Summary
TLDR: Binance executives remain detained in Nigeria, with no charges filed against them. Their wives are pleading for their release. A hearing is set for March 20, with lawyers arguing against their detention. Binance is working with Nigerian authorities to bring the executives home safely. Dispute between Binance and Nigeria started after central bank governor named Binance in a press conference. Binance announced ending support for the naira following reports of fines.
Key Points
1. Binance executives Tigran Gambrayan and Nadeem Anjarwalla remain detained in Nigeria since February 26.
2. Nigerian authorities sought to extend the court order allowing the executives to be held for an additional 14 days.
3. A hearing is scheduled for March 20 after lawyers for the executives argued against their detention, while Binance spokesperson expressed collaboration with Nigerian authorities to bring the executives back home safely.