Odaily Planet Daily News Nigeria's information technology agency, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to strengthen national security and protect citizen data security. NITDA Director General Kashifu Abdullahi said the blockchain will be named "Nigerium" and aims to strengthen national security and protect citizen data. A person who supports the development of local blockchains believes that such an agreement may ensure that Nigerian laws are followed and give the country greater control over its data. (Bitcoin.com)