# Nigeria SEC digital asset regulatory incubation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-sec-digital-asset-regulatory-incubation > Updated: 2026-08-18T06:24:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun admitting companies into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). This initiative utilizes a sandbox scope to allow firms to operate under defined parameters while the Commission evaluates digital asset business models and develops long-term regulatory frameworks. Following the admission of BC Access Nigeria Limited, Blockchain.com also joined the programme after satisfying initial requirements. Through the ARIP, participating companies work directly with the SEC to test safeguards and contribute to a regulated digital asset ecosystem. Owen Odia, General Manager for Africa at Blockchain.com, stated the programme enables work in a controlled environment to support a framework that protects consumers while enabling innovation in a critical African market. ## Claims - Blockchain.com has been admitted into the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). (corroborated by 3 sources) - The company has satisfied the SEC’s initial requirements to participate in the programme. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Blockchain.com is authorized to operate within a defined sandbox scope subject to compliance obligations and testing parameters. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Owen Odia, General Manager for Africa at Blockchain.com, stated that Nigeria is a key digital asset market and the programme is a step in the company's long-term commitment to the country. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Blockchain.com joins Nigerian SEC regulatory incubation programme Blockchain.com has joined the Nigerian SEC’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP) to operate within a regulatory sandbox and assist in developing digital asset frameworks in Nigeria. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blockchaincom-joins-nigerian-sec-regulatory-incubation-programme ### 2026-08-14: SEC Nigeria admits Blockchain to regulatory incubation programme The Nigerian SEC has admitted BC Access Nigeria Limited into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme to help develop digital asset regulatory frameworks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sec-nigeria-admits-blockchain-to-regulatory-incubation-programme --- Cite as: Nigeria SEC digital asset regulatory incubation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-sec-digital-asset-regulatory-incubation