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Bitfinex Leos Africa Organizes First Bitcoin Pizza Day
By Adedapo Adesanya
Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated annually on May 22, marks an important milestone in the history of cryptocurrency, bringing Bitcoin enthusiasts worldwide together annually to celebrate this iconic moment.
To join in this, the Bitfinex African Community @BFXLeosAfrika, an African community that supports the Bitfinex exchange brand and works to lead a community with similar interests, came together to celebrate this historic event at Secret Garden, Abuja, Nigeria.
Back in 2010, when Bitcoin was still in its infancy, Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida-based programmer, made a groundbreaking purchase. He spent a staggering 10,000 Bitcoins to buy two pizzas from Papa John’s, setting a precedent for Bitcoin’s value as a medium of exchange. Little did he know that this transaction would become an integral part of Bitcoin’s legacy and inspire future generations of crypto enthusiasts.
This year’s celebration marks the 13th anniversary of an extraordinary event that changed the way we think about the world’s first digital currency and the crypto enthusiasts came together to remember this milestone; the festivity showcases the amazing journey of Bitcoin and its impact on the global financial world.
At the Bitfinex African Community event, the atmosphere was filled with excitement as speakers and attendees shared stories and insights about cryptocurrencies and how the Bitfinex exchange has enhanced their lives.
The event was graced by Faith Okafor Mbah, who shared more insights into the Bitcoin Pizza Day story and also her journey in the crypto space. She further spoke about promoting financial inclusion with crypto using Bitfinex as a case study.
On her part, the representative host of the Bitfinex African Community, Kerry Ngozi, spoke about Tether as a tool for financial inclusion and financial freedom.
She also explained that as the demand for decentralized and accessible financial solutions continues to grow, Tether has positioned itself as a key player in facilitating seamless transactions and empowering individuals to take control of their financial lives.
Despite the challenges and volatility that cryptocurrencies have faced, the celebration serves as a testament to the resilience and enduring appeal of the decentralized revolution.
Other highlights of the event were organized games in which prizes like Tether (USDt), souvenirs, and pizza boxes were won by the participants.
Bitfinex remains one of the leading and oldest trading platforms in the world. Bitfinex’s strategy provides unparalleled support, tools, and innovation for professional traders and liquidity providers worldwide.
The company also provides adequate support for those that are new in the crypto space by providing a weekly educational issue, The Bitfinex Alpha, put together by professional market analysts, that would help make better financial decisions.
Bitfinex also provides support to users through local communities all over the world and engages in various charity programs.
During the current bear market, Bitfinex has been one of the only exchanges that are keeping up with new token listings, community events, and regular giveaways.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Contrary to reports making the rounds, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is not considering passing a bill to make it a criminal offence for single ladies having romantic affairs with married men in the state.
On Monday, unconfirmed news went viral, purporting that a phantom Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Akon Etim, had sponsored a bill to ensure single ladies having sexual relationship with married men spend 10 years in prison, while the men pay a fine of N2 million.
It was claimed that the bill was to be passed by the state parliament, today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Business Post reports that the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State is Mrs Akon Eyakenyi, not Mrs Akon Etim.
Reacting to the reports, the chairman of the House Committee on Information, Mr Jerry Anson Otu, described the reports as “false.”
“The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly wishes to categorically state that this report is entirely false and has no basis in fact. The Assembly has not received or considered any such bill, and the Deputy Governor has not sponsored it.
“We condemn this malicious attempt to tarnish the image of the Deputy Governor and the Assembly, and urge the public to disregard this fake news and any associated commentaries.
“The House remains committed to its constitutional role of law-making, and will not be swayed by mischievous attempts to undermine its integrity,” parts of the statement issued by the parliament stated.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Nigeria is eyeing stronger diplomatic and strategic ties when it comes to sustainable development as it participates in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday. His plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at exactly 11:30 pm local time.
He was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; and members of the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi.
Several other ministers, including the Minister of Budget and Planning, Mr Atiku Bagudu; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mr Mohammed Mohammed, welcomed President Tinubu at his hotel.
President Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi from Europe, where he spent part of his end-of-year break, engaging in fruitful discussions with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a statement by the presidency.
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with the theme The Nexus of Next, All Systems Go, is a global platform that brings together world leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts to advance dialogue and action on sustainable development, climate action, energy transition, and inclusive economic growth.
This visit further reinforces the strong diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while positioning Nigeria as an active contributor to global conversations on sustainable development.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to account for about N55.9 billion earmarked for the purchase of some materials for the 2019 general elections has forced the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to file a lawsuit against the commission.
In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/38/2026 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, SERAP asked the court for an order of mandamus to compel INEC to disclose the names of all contractors paid the sum of money.
It was claimed that the N55.9 billion was meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the 2019 general elections, which produced the late Mr Muhammadu Buhari as President for a second term in office.
SERAP is relying on the latest annual report published by the Auditor-General on September 9, 2025, to ask for the use of the funds, which is said to be missing or diverted.
The organisation argued that the electoral umpire “must operate without corruption if the commission is to ensure free and fair elections in the country and uphold Nigerians’ right to participation.”
“INEC cannot ensure impartial administration of future elections if these allegations are not satisfactorily addressed, perpetrators including the contractors involved are not prosecuted and the proceeds of corruption are not fully recovered,” a part of the statement issued by the group stated.
“INEC cannot properly carry out its constitutional and statutory responsibilities to conduct free and fair elections in the country if it continues to fail to uphold the basic principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
“These allegations also constitute abuse of public office and show the urgent need by INEC to commit to transparency, accountability, clean governance and the rule of law,” it further declared.
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