Luno partners AltSchool to launch crypto classes for 15,000 Nigerians

Luno has announced a strategic partnership with AltSchool Africa to launch a free crypto education programme for 15,000 Nigerians. The beginner-friendly course will begin in March 2026, run through the year, and mark what both companies describe as Africa’s largest coordinated crypto literacy initiative to date.

Announced earlier today in Lagos, the partnership brings together Luno, a global cryptocurrency platform, and AltSchool Africa, an accredited online learning provider, to deliver a fully funded beginner course titled Demystifying Crypto for Africans.

The programme is designed to improve financial literacy, build trust in digital assets, and encourage safer participation in the rapidly expanding digital economy.

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most active crypto markets. Around a third of the population already engages with digital assets, driven largely by a young, tech-savvy demographic seeking alternatives for savings, remittances, and global trade.

However, the speed of adoption has also exposed significant gaps in knowledge, leaving many users vulnerable to misinformation, scams, and poorly understood financial risks.

Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria

Combining Luno’s focus on responsible crypto use with AltSchool Africa’s experience in delivering accessible digital education, the initiative aims to provide structured, practical learning grounded in African realities.

The course content is tailored to everyday use cases, rather than speculative trading alone, with a strong emphasis on safety and informed decision-making.

Luno and AltSchool are building practical crypto skills for everyday use

The programme will run from March 2026 through the end of the year and will be delivered in three cohorts of 5,000 learners each. Cohort one commences in March 2026 after applications in January and February. Cohort two starts in July 2026. Cohort three follows suit in November 2026. The organisers say the staggered approach will allow them to refine delivery and scale support.

The programme will be led by Web3 educator Abdulsamad Tiamiyu and structured as a three- to four-week course, with learners receiving up to one year of access to materials.

Participants will move through five core modules covering the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, wallets, exchanges, stablecoins, and research tools such as CoinGecko and Etherscan. The curriculum blends theory with hands-on experience, allowing learners to interact directly with digital tools they are likely to encounter in real-world financial activities.

Those who complete the assessments will receive an AltSchool Africa Certificate of Completion.

Adewale Yusuf, CEO and Co-Founder of AltSchool Africa

Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria, described the partnership as a timely intervention. He said that as crypto adoption accelerates across Africa, education must keep pace to ensure people can participate securely and sustainably. According to Alabi, the initiative reflects Luno’s long-term investment in building trust and integrity within the digital asset ecosystem, while helping users turn perceived risk into meaningful economic opportunity.

Adewale Yusuf, co-founder and CEO of AltSchool Africa, echoed the same sentiment, framing the programme as an investment in economic empowerment. He noted that access to clear, practical education is essential if Africans are to participate fully in the global digital economy and said AltSchool was proud to collaborate with a partner that prioritises clarity and measurable impact.

The programme is open to Nigerian residents aged 18 and above who can commit to completing the course within four weeks. Applicants must have, or create, a Luno account before enrolling. Applications open in January 2026 via the AltSchool Africa portal, with successful candidates notified within one week.

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