In a decisive move that could reshape how ordinary Nigerians understand and engage with digital currencies, Luno Nigeria has announced a groundbreaking partnership with AltSchool Africa to deliver free, high-quality cryptocurrency education to 15,000 residents across the country. This initiative, titled Demystifying Crypto for Africans, aims to close the massive knowledge gap that has characterised Nigeria’s fast-growing digital assets market.
The announcement, made public this week in Lagos, represents what both organisations describe as the largest coordinated crypto education effort on the African continent. With more Nigerians exploring digital assets for savings, remittance, business and investment opportunities, the programme arrives at a critical moment when misinformation, scams and confusion often outweigh clear understanding.
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Luno Nigeria and AltSchool Africa Have Set New Pathways for Crypto Understanding
One of the most striking features of this programme is its focus on practical knowledge and safety rather than speculative trading. Applicants will be able to learn how blockchains work, how to use wallets and exchanges safely, and how to assess digital tools without falling prey to common pitfalls. The course modules will offer hands-on exposure to key crypto concepts, including stablecoins and research tools like CoinGecko and Etherscan, giving participants experiential learning that goes beyond theory.
The programme is slated to start in March 2026 and will run throughout the year in three separate groups of 5,000 learners each. Interested Nigerians aged 18 and over must apply through the AltSchool Africa platform between January and February 2026 for the first cohort, with later cohorts set for July and November. Applicants must have a Luno account or create one before enrolling.
Each group will go through three to four weeks of training, and successful learners will receive up to one year of access to the full set of online materials. Those who complete assessments will also be awarded a certificate of completion from AltSchool Africa, recognising their achievement and newfound understanding of digital finance.
Why This Matters for Nigeria
Nigeria is widely recognised as one of Africa’s most active crypto markets. Roughly one in three Nigerians are already engaged with digital assets, drawn by the promise of alternative financial tools in a challenging economic environment. Yet, such rapid uptake has often happened without the accompanying literacy needed to protect individuals from fraud and financial loss.
Luno Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Ayotunde Alabi, explained that this programme is a strategic intervention in a landscape where adoption is outpacing understanding. According to him, as more Nigerians embrace the digital economy, structured education must follow so that participation remains safe and beneficial rather than risky and misguided.
Adewale Yusuf, AltSchool Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, framed the partnership as a deliberate investment in economic empowerment for Nigerians. He highlighted that access to reliable education is a prerequisite for meaningful participation in new digital industries and can help people use digital assets confidently in ways that support real economic goals.
Setting New Standards in Digital Literacy
This initiative is unique for its scope, structure and accessibility. While informal education about cryptocurrency is widely available via social media channels and peer-to-peer forums, these sources often lack accuracy and safety guidance. The Luno-AltSchool partnership offers an accredited, beginner-friendly course that combines expert instruction with practical tools that learners can carry forward into real financial decisions.
The curriculum was designed in consultation with Web3 expert Abdulsamad Tiamiyu, who will lead the delivery of content and guide learners through both foundational and advanced concepts. By blending interactive elements with traditional learning methods like video lessons, quizzes and case studies, the course aims to make crypto understandable and relevant to everyday Nigerians.
In addition to theoretical understanding, learners will gain hands-on exposure to crypto wallets, exchanges and blockchain research platforms, equipping them with real skills they can use immediately after completing the programme. This focus on applicability sets the initiative apart from other training efforts that remain overly academic or abstract.
Looking Ahead for Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The launch of Demystifying Crypto for Africans comes at a time when Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem is expanding rapidly. As more young professionals and entrepreneurs explore ways to leverage blockchain technologies for innovation, education programmes like this one will be crucial in shaping a responsible and resilient community.
Although the course is limited to 15,000 participants, its impact could ripple across communities, especially if graduates go on to share their knowledge with peers and colleagues. Luno’s broader efforts in the region, including recent moves to introduce tokenised stocks and integrated crypto features in collaboration with financial institutions, signal a long-term commitment to supporting digital financial inclusion.
Critics note that education alone will not immediately fix all the issues in Nigeria’s digital assets market, particularly given the broader regulatory uncertainties and ongoing concerns about scams and bad actors. Still, many observers see the programme as a positive step toward promoting safer, better-informed participation and reducing harm associated with misinformation and risky behaviour.
For now, the focus remains on empowering a new generation with the tools and understanding required to navigate a complex and rapidly changing financial landscape. With the first cohort scheduled to begin early next year, many Nigerians are already preparing to take advantage of this rare opportunity to deepen their understanding of the digital economy.
The Luno Nigeria partnership with AltSchool Africa represents an ambitious effort to foster crypto literacy at scale, bring clarity to digital finance for ordinary citizens and support safer engagement in the digital economy. As Nigeria continues to lead the way in African tech adoption, initiatives like this will likely play a central role in shaping how individuals interact with digital assets in the years to come.
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