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Nigeria's Central Bank in Talks With Blockchain Platform R3 for CBDC Revamp: Bloomberg
The central bank wants full control of the eNaira, and is in early talks with blockchain platform R3 to develop a new system to support the digital currency, according to the report.

State of Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, is in its second week of operations since it went live Oct. 25. Yele Bademosi, CEO and founding partner of Nigeria-based Nestcoin, discusses the latest on the rollout, use cases of the eNaira, and the wider state of crypto affairs in the country.

Bitt CEO on Developing Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency 'eNaira'
Nigeria has become the first African country to roll out a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) worked with blockchain and payments startup Bitt Inc. to launch the eNaira. Bitt CEO Brian Popelka shares insights into the partnership and eNaira's use cases. Plus, implications for privacy and financial inclusion.

Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira Goes Live
The official unveiling of the eNaira, Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), happened Monday. It is designed to complement the country's physical currency, not replace it, according to an official announcement. This comes as Nigeria banned crypto transactions within its banking sector in February. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest digital payments momentum from Nigeria signaling further control of the money supply, and the wider outlook for CBDCs at large.

Nigeria Central Bank Launches CBDC ‘eNaira’
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, is live following an announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari Monday. Olumide Adesina, CoinDesk contributor and Nigeria-based certified investment trader, discusses the potential impact of the launch for financial inclusion, privacy, and decentralized crypto.

Nigeria to Postpone Its CBDC Launch: Reports
The central bank is delaying the eNaira’s start as the African nation gears up to celebrate the 61st anniversary of its independence, according to two reports.

Nigeria’s eNaira Website Goes Live Ahead of Scheduled October Rollout
The central bank digital currency will be accompanied by a CBN-sanctioned wallet that a user can link to a bank account.
