The Naira Briefing

What moved the naira, and why.

Rates, policy and honest context - the blog behind the market terminal.

Is Crypto Legal in Nigeria? The Rules Explained

16 October 2026

A plain guide to crypto's legal status in Nigeria: the CBN and SEC positions, what has changed, how banks treat it, and staying on the right side. Not advice.

What Is an NFT Explained for Nigerians

16 October 2026

A plain guide to NFTs for Nigerians: what they are, how they work, the art and gaming uses, the hype and the risks. Not financial advice.

How P2P Crypto Escrow Works in Nigeria

16 October 2026

A plain guide to P2P crypto escrow in Nigeria: how escrow protects buyers and sellers, the step-by-step flow, and how to avoid the common scams. Not advice.

What Is DeFi Explained for Nigerians

16 October 2026

A plain guide to decentralised finance (DeFi) for Nigerians: what it is, lending and yield, the real risks, and how it differs from a bank. Not advice.

How to Cash Out Crypto in Nigeria Safely

16 October 2026

A practical guide to cashing out crypto in Nigeria safely: P2P, exchanges, the rate, avoiding scams and frozen accounts. Not financial advice.

How Crypto Wallets Work Explained for Nigerians

16 October 2026

A plain guide to crypto wallets for Nigerians: hot vs cold wallets, keys and seed phrases, custodial vs non-custodial, and staying safe. Not advice.

How to Pay for Alibaba in Nigeria: Supplier Payments and Rates

16 October 2026

How to pay for Alibaba from Nigeria in 2026: paying suppliers, trade assurance, the naira conversion rate, documentation and avoiding declines.

How to Pay for eBay in Nigeria: Cards, Rates and Tips

16 October 2026

How to pay for eBay from Nigeria in 2026: the dollar card options, PayPal, the naira conversion rate, and avoiding declined payments.

How to Pay for Temu in Nigeria: Cards, Rates and Tips

16 October 2026

How to pay for Temu from Nigeria in 2026: the dollar card options, the naira conversion rate, shipping and avoiding declined payments.

What Is a CBDC and Why Nigeria Launched One

16 October 2026

A plain guide to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs): what they are, why Nigeria launched the eNaira, and the promise and criticism of digital cash.