Tapping Syndrome: Inside Crypto-currency Gamble Driving Nigerians ‘Crazy’

In the face of economic hardship and a desperate desire for financial success, some Nigerians have embraced a peculiar trend of constantly tapping their phone screens on Telegram, believing they’re mining cryptocurrency.

The phenomenon has swept across the nation, with people from all walks of life engaging in this activity on the streets, in motor parks, and even while driving.