CBN opens second sandbox for virtual assets, data-driven finance

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday opened applications for the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, introducing dedicated tracks for virtual assets and data-enabled financial services. Applications open today and close Augu...

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August 12, 2026 · 06:41 · 5 min read

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