Nigeria's gearing up for a homegrown blockchain party, and it's called "Nigerium"! 🎉 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is on a mission to bolster national security and data sovereignty. But, local experts insist on a "made in Nigeria" label, leveraging local talent and addressing infrastructure and policy challenges. Nathaniel Luz, CEO of Flincap, warns against skipping the basics like reliable electricity and data centers. Meanwhile, data expert Obinna Uzoije calls for improved data collection practices. So, while Nigeria's blockchain ambitions are high, it seems there's some groundwork to be done first. Stay tuned!