What are we to expect as Nigeria plans to launch its eNaira on October 1, 2021. How will it work? Will our transactions be monitored? Will it curb inflation? Experts answer these questions and more. Dive in!

What are we to expect as Nigeria plans to launch its eNaira on October 1, 2021. How will it work? Will our transactions be monitored? Will it curb inflation? Experts answer these questions and more. Dive in!
The eNaira upgrade will support bill payments and USSD integrations. While these sound interesting, how exactly will it work and will it clearly define the use cases of the CBDC? We painted a picture of the plausible outcome.
“Naira’s digitisation via the eNaira: Beyond financial inclusion” by Aderemi Fagbemi and Oluchi Mgbenwelu for @TopeAdebayoLLP (Techpoint Africa Publishing Partner)
After postponing its October 1 launch, the eNaira is here 24 days later. The new design paper reveals it can work with CBDCs from other countries.
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses eNaira launching today, #InternationalStutteringAwarenessDay, and crypto thefts in 2020
Today on #TechpointDigest @BoluAbiodun1 discusses an eNaira dilemma, @Google’s $1b investment and @ChariMaroc’s $5m seed.
The Nigerian federal government is expected to launch the eNaira over a private blockchain. How much control will the CBN have over your eNaira wallet, and how transparent will this setup be?
Global mobile-first payments infrastructure company Celo, in partnership with global media company Forbes hosted a virtual forum on September 28th titled “The Future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Cryptocurrency,” where experts from central banks and...
Nigeria’s anticipated #eNaira launch has been postponed. Its website, which went live a few days ago is also down. This is coming after the apex bank received a lawsuit for using the name, eNaira. Connection?
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses @Techpointdotng’s Techpoint Build, @Netflix’s free plan for Kenyans, more on Nigeria’s digital currency, and Cartona’s $4.5m series A
The CBN has chosen a Barbadian company, Bitt Inc., as the technical partner for its eNaira project. What does it mean to be a technical partner? Are there Nigerian companies that can deliver such services? Let’s find out.
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses @Omoakinwamide’s tech journey, @LoftyIncCap’s third fund, and eNaira’s technical partner.
Today on #Techpoint Digest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses Africa’s missing people, @Ear1Social’s $520k raise, some eNaira updates
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses expert takes on the eNaira, @BundleAfrica’s new CEO, celebrating #Friendship and #SystemAdministrators, @Twitter’s bias challenge
On #TechpointDigest, we discuss the Bank of Uganda’s warning against crypto traders, mental health care over data privacy, and Safaricom’s plan to protect customers’ personal information.
Today on #TechpointDigest, we’re discussing an ₦800 million fine on commercial banks and eNaira’s ranking among CBDCs.
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Today on TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii look back at the biggest news trends from 2021, and, of course, notable news from the week
Today on #Techpoint DIgest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses the latest NIN-SIM linkage deadline extension, @TechpointIntel insights on school abductions, and Airtel Africa’s H1 results.