As cryptocurrency adoptions continues to surge across Africa, global digital asset platform Luno has partnered with AltSchool Africa to roll out what both organisations describe as the continent’s largest structured crypto education programme, targeting 15,000 Nigerians.
The fully funded initiative, Demystifying Crypto for Africans, is designed to bridge critical knowledge gaps around digital assets, promote safer participation in the crypto ecosystem, and empower young Africans to engage confidently with the fast-evolving digital economy.
Coming at a time when an estimated one in three Nigerians already interact with cryptocurrencies, the programme responds to growing concerns around misinformation, fraud, and risky investment behaviour by offering accessible, beginner-friendly education rooted in real-world use cases and risk awareness.
By blending Luno’s expertise in digital finance with AltSchool Africa’s strength in online learning, the initiative aims to shift crypto engagement in Nigeria from speculation-driven participation to informed, responsible, and opportunity-focused adoption.
Addressing Africa’s Crypto Knowledge Gap Amid Rising Adoption
Nigeria has emerged as one of the world’s most active crypto markets, driven by a young, tech-savvy population, persistent currency volatility, and increasing interest in alternative financial tools.
However, rapid adoption has often outpaced understanding, exposing users to scams, unregulated schemes, and poor financial decisions. The Demystifying Crypto for Africans programme is positioned as a direct response to this imbalance.
According to the partners, the initiative is designed to “tackle misinformation, reduce exposure to unregulated investment schemes, and build trust in legitimate crypto tools,” ensuring that growing interest in digital assets is supported by sound knowledge and practical skills.
By focusing on education rather than hype, the programme seeks to create a more resilient and informed crypto community in Nigeria.
A Curriculum Built for Real-World African Use Cases
Unlike generic crypto courses, the programme’s curriculum is tailored specifically to African users and contexts.
Participants will be introduced to practical applications of cryptocurrency, including savings, remittances, global trading, and digital entrepreneurship, areas where digital assets already play a meaningful role in everyday economic life.
The training will cover foundational concepts such as wallets, exchanges, stablecoins, and blockchain fundamentals, alongside hands-on exposure to research and analytics tools like CoinGecko and Etherscan.
Delivered through self-paced video lessons, slides, quizzes, and case studies, the course structure is designed to be accessible to beginners while still offering depth and practical relevance.
Learners will have up to one year of access to materials, allowing flexibility for working professionals and students alike.
Expert-Led Training and Structured Learning Cohorts
The programme will run throughout 2026 under the guidance of Web3 expert Abdulsamad Tiamiyu, providing learners with structured mentorship and industry-informed insights.
It will be delivered in three cohorts of 5,000 participants each, with start dates scheduled for March, July, and November 2026.
This cohort-based approach is intended to enhance engagement, peer learning, and consistency in delivery, while ensuring that each group receives adequate support.
Successful participants will be awarded an AltSchool Africa Certificate of Completion, offering formal recognition of their training and potentially strengthening their professional and entrepreneurial prospects within the digital economy.
Industry Leaders Emphasise Education as the Key to Sustainable Crypto Growth
Commenting on the initiative, Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria, underscored the importance of education in sustaining Africa’s growing crypto adoption.
He noted that while interest in digital assets is expanding rapidly, “growing crypto adoption must be matched with proper education to ensure sustainable participation,” adding that the partnership is designed to help Africans engage with crypto “confidently and securely,” turning perceived risks into meaningful economic opportunities.
Similarly, Adewale Yusuf, Co-founder and CEO of AltSchool Africa, described the programme as part of a broader commitment to financial empowerment across the continent.
According to him, equipping Africans with practical crypto knowledge is essential for enabling full participation in the global digital economy, particularly as digital finance continues to reshape how value is created and exchanged worldwide.
Eligibility, Application Process, and What Prospective Learners Should Know
Applications for the programme will open in January 2026 via the AltSchool Africa portal, with scholarship decisions communicated within one week.
Eligible applicants must be Nigerian residents aged 18 and above and either have an existing Luno account or create one as part of the application process.
By removing financial barriers through full funding, the initiative aims to democratise access to quality crypto education, ensuring that interested learners are not excluded due to cost.
This inclusive approach aligns with the programme’s broader goal of responsible and widespread digital financial literacy.
Education as a Pillar of Responsible Crypto Adoption in Africa
As debates around regulation, risk, and innovation continue to shape Africa’s crypto landscape, the Luno-AltSchool Africa partnership highlights the growing recognition that education is central to responsible adoption.
By prioritising knowledge, practical skills, and risk awareness, Demystifying Crypto for Africans positions itself not just as a training programme, but as a strategic intervention in Africa’s digital future.
In an ecosystem often driven by speculation and rapid trends, the initiative signals a shift toward long-term value creation, one informed learner at a time.
Talking Points
The Luno–AltSchool Africa crypto education initiative is timely and strategically relevant, but its long-term impact will depend on execution, inclusivity, and measurable outcomes rather than scale alone.
Positioning the programme as Africa’s largest might be attention-grabbing, training 15,000 Nigerians represents only a fraction of a market where crypto participation already runs into tens of millions, raising questions about depth versus reach.
The curriculum’s emphasis on safety, risk awareness, and real-world use cases is a clear strength, particularly in a market plagued by scams and speculative behaviour; however, the absence of explicit alignment with Nigeria’s evolving regulatory environment could limit learners’ ability to translate knowledge into compliant, sustainable practice.
Additionally, the requirement to hold or create a Luno account, though operationally logical, risks blurring the line between education and platform acquisition, which may affect perceptions of neutrality.
Ultimately, the initiative’s credibility will rest on whether it produces demonstrably safer, more informed crypto users, through post-training tracking, impact metrics, and follow-up support, rather than simply expanding brand presence under the banner of digital literacy.
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