A cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of digital currencies in Nigeria.
Crypto derivatives coming to Luno Nigeria
Luno Nigeria plans to roll out crypto derivatives, including perpetuals and futures trading, by 2026. The Nigerian crypto ecosystem is becoming more structured with legal and regulated trading platforms.
Luno Nigeria to offer derivates in ‘all-in-one’ investment strategy push
Luno Nigeria plans to offer perpetuals trading and may introduce futures products in 2026. The company aims to position itself as an all-in-one investment app for Nigerian users.
Nigeria’s crypto exchanges must now report trades, but enforcement remains unclear
Nigeria's new tax policy for cryptocurrency transactions took effect in January 2026, requiring exchanges to log trades into a government portal. The Nigeria Revenue Service oversees the new system, which aims to calculate applicable taxes on digital asset transactions.
Nigeria’s ₦2 billion capital requirement puts crypto exchanges at a crossroads
The SEC has raised the minimum capital requirement for digital asset exchanges to ₦2 billion. The SEC has implemented licensing frameworks for virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
