# Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)

Type: government agency

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-17**: Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026 signed — President Tinubu signs the executive order, establishing the Virtual Asset Council with immediate effect.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Tinubu’s Executive Order Unites 5 Agencies to Regulate Nigeria's Virtual Assets
2026-07-18 06:10:20 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Executive Order creates a Virtual Asset Council chaired by CBN to harmonize regulation across securities, tax, and anti-money laundering. Legal professionals will watch as the Office of the Attorney-General develops a unified legal framework.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/tinubu-executive-order-5-agencies-virtual-assets-legal

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