Nigeria, March 25 -- Global cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance on Monday said it is collaborating with local authorities in Nigeria to ensure the safety of its employees and resolve all lingering issues with the Nigerian government.

Earlier on Monday, PREMIUM TIMES exclusively reported how Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, escaped from lawful custody, according to those familiar with the matter.

Our sources said 38-year-old Mr Anjarwalla escaped on Friday, 23 March, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained after guards on duty led him to a nearby mosque for prayers in the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan fast.

The Briton, wh...