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VASPA Appoints Founding Trustee Senator Ihenyen to Chair Newly Created Ecosystem Growth & Advocacy Committee

July 6, 2026July 5, 2026 by VASPA Africa

ABUJA, NIGERIA—July 6, 2026 —The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) formally announces the appointment of its Founding Trustee and Lead Partner at Infusion Lawyers, Senator Ihenyen, as the inaugural Chairman of the newly established Ecosystem Growth & Advocacy Committee. This appointment follows a strategic activation of VASPA’s recently created committees and working groups … Read more

VASPA Names Board of Trustees Member Buki Ogunsakin to Chair Critical Passporting Working Group

July 5, 2026 by VASPA Africa

ABUJA, NIGERIA—July 5, 2026—The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has formally appointed Buki Ogunsakin, a member of its Board of Trustees (BoT) and Principal at BBO Solicitors, as the inaugural Chair of the newly launched Passporting Working Group. The appointment represents another bold leadership deployment by the pan-African body to establish unified, cross-border … Read more

Introducing The Meridian: Navigating virtual asset policy across Africa shouldn’t feel like guesswork.

June 18, 2026June 16, 2026 by VASPA Africa

In a landscape as dynamic and fragmented as Africa’s virtual asset sector and digital economy, making strategic business decisions requires more than just tracking headlines—it requires connecting the dots across regions, frameworks, and jurisdictions. That is why we are incredibly proud to announce the launch of The Meridian, VASPA’s premier monthly policy newsletter. Issue … Read more

Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure: VASPA Activates Standing Committees and Technical Working Groups

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 by VASPA Africa

Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure VASPA Activates Standing Committees Technical Working Groups

Following a transformative first half of 2026—marked by the landmark Builders Accord in January, the rollout of Project Green-White-Green compliance frameworks in March, and the inauguration of its new executive leadership in April—the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has officially shifted from strategic alignment to active, continent-wide execution. To drive this next phase … Read more

VASPA Welcomes the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Payments System Vision 2028

June 5, 2026 by VASPA Africa

The Nigerian financial landscape has reached a defining milestone. On 1 June 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially launched the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028) in Abuja FCT. As an organization dedicated to fostering trust, clarity, and innovation, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) extends its warmest congratulations to … Read more

VASPA Unveils ‘Project Green-White-Green’ Whitepaper: A Landmark Blueprint to Integrate Nigeria’s $92 Billion Virtual Asset Market into the National Economy

April 21, 2026 by VASPA Africa

VASPA Unveils Project Green-White-Green Whitepaper in Nigeria

The Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) today announced the official release of the Project Green-White-Green (GWG) Whitepaper, a sovereign-focused regulatory framework designed to securely integrate virtual assets into Nigeria’s formal financial ecosystem.

A New Era for Africa’s Virtual Asset Sector: Announcing VASPA’s New Pan-African Leadership

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by VASPA Africa

To build a robust, harmonized, and forward-looking virtual asset sector, we need leadership that reflects the diverse realities of the African market. We are thrilled to introduce the exceptional minds stepping up to steer VASPA’s mission:

CBN Commences AML/CFT/CPF Supervision Pilot for Select VASPs in Nigeria

April 2, 2026 by VASPA Africa

Abuja FCT, Nigeria — On March 31, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a press release announcing the commencement of an Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) Supervision Pilot for a select group of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

From Ambiguity to Architecture: How Industry Feedback is Shaping the Future of Nigeria’s Virtual Asset Sector

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by VASPA Africa

Abuja FCT, Nigeria — In a definitive nod to its growing authority and crucial coordinating role within the virtual asset sector, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA) has been officially enlisted by the Nigerian government to be a part of the Virtual Assets Working Group to help steer the country’s ongoing National Risk Assessment (NRA).

NFIU Taps VASPA to Shape Nigeria’s National Risk Assessment on Virtual Assets

March 20, 2026 by VASPA Africa