Global cryptocurrency platform Luno has partnered with AltSchool Africa to roll out what both organisations describe as Africa’s largest crypto education programme, targeting 15,000 Nigerians. The fully funded initiative, titled Demystifying Crypto for Africans, is aimed at improving digital asset literacy and promoting safer participation in the rapidly expanding digital economy.
The partnership comes at a time of accelerating cryptocurrency adoption in Nigeria, where estimates suggest that one in three people already engages with digital assets. With a youthful and increasingly tech-savvy population, the programme is designed to close persistent knowledge gaps by providing structured, beginner-friendly education focused on real-world applications and risk awareness.
By combining Luno’s experience in digital finance with AltSchool Africa’s strength in online learning, the initiative seeks to counter misinformation, limit exposure to unregulated investment schemes and build trust in legitimate crypto tools. The curriculum is tailored to African users, with practical emphasis on use cases such as savings, remittances, global trading, and digital entrepreneurship.
Scheduled to begin in March 2026 and run throughout the year, the programme will be delivered under the guidance of Web3 expert Abdulsamad Tiamiyu. Participants will receive hands-on training covering crypto wallets, exchanges, stablecoins, and blockchain research tools, including CoinGecko and Etherscan. Learning resources will include self-paced video lessons, slides, quizzes and case studies, with access available for up to one year.
Learners who successfully complete the programme 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, starting 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 discussions around regulation, adoption and risk continue to shape Africa’s crypto landscape, initiatives such as this underscore the growing importance of education in ensuring that digital assets are used responsibly and inclusively across the continent.
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