Nigerian Government Offers Support To Blockchain Development Group

Nigerian Government Offers Support To Blockchain Development Group

The Blockchain industry in Nigeria has received a boost as government agencies are collaborating with Cryptography Development Initiative of Nigeria, hereinafter CDIN, in education and implementation of the technology. CDIN describes itself as a Non-Government Organization, a platform that brings together stakeholders in Nigeria to work on a common interest of addressing gaps in cryptography related developments including crypto-currencies and crypto-ransomware. Government support. In response to CDIN’s invitation for partnership towards what is expected to be the biggest Blockchain event....


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