Global cryptocurrency platform Luno has partnered with AltSchool Africa to launch what both companies describe as Africa’s largest crypto education programme, targeting 15,000 Nigerians. The fully funded initiative, titled Demystifying Crypto for Africans, is designed to improve understanding of digital assets and promote safer participation in the growing digital economy.
The programme comes amid rising crypto adoption in Nigeria, where an estimated one in three people already engage with digital assets. With a young and increasingly tech-savvy population, the partnership aims to address persistent knowledge gaps by offering structured, beginner-friendly education focused on real-world use cases and risk awareness.
By combining Luno’s experience in digital finance with AltSchool Africa’s expertise in online education, the initiative seeks to tackle misinformation, reduce exposure to unregulated investment schemes, and build trust in legitimate crypto tools. The curriculum is tailored to African users, highlighting practical applications such as savings, remittances, global trading, and digital entrepreneurship.
The programme is scheduled to begin in March 2026 and will run throughout the year under the guidance of Web3 expert Abdulsamad Tiamiyu. Participants will receive hands-on training covering wallets, exchanges, stablecoins, and blockchain research tools including CoinGecko and Etherscan. Learning materials will include self-paced video lessons, slides, quizzes, and case studies, with access available for up to one year.
Successful learners will be awarded an AltSchool Africa Certificate of Completion, providing formal recognition of their training.
Commenting on the initiative, Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria, said growing crypto adoption must be matched with proper education to ensure sustainable participation. He noted that the partnership is aimed at helping Africans engage with digital assets confidently and securely, turning perceived risks into meaningful economic opportunities.
Adewale Yusuf, Co-founder and CEO of AltSchool Africa, said the programme reflects a broader investment in 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.
The programme will be delivered in three cohorts of 5,000 learners each, with start dates in March, July, and November 2026. Applications will open in January 2026 through the AltSchool Africa portal. Eligible applicants must be Nigerian residents aged 18 and above and either have or create a Luno account. Scholarship decisions will be communicated within one week of application.
As debates around regulation, adoption, and risk continue to shape Africa’s crypto landscape, initiatives like this highlight the growing role of education in ensuring that digital assets are used responsibly and inclusively across the continent.
