Africa’s largest crypto education initiative set to deepen financial literacy and strengthen safer digital participation.
December 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria – Luno, the global cryptocurrency platform founded in Africa, and AltSchool Africa, an accredited online learning platform, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver high-quality, fully funded crypto education to 15,000 Nigerian residents through a beginner-friendly course “Demystifying Crypto for Africans.” This landmark commitment, now Africa’s largest crypto education initiative, marks a significant step in Luno’s continued efforts to strengthen trust in digital assets and support safer participation in the digital economy.
Africa’s fast-growing digital finance landscape has created the urgent need for credible, structured crypto education. With 33% of the country’s population already engaged with digital assets, and a rapidly growing youth population eager to participate in the digital economy, the partnership aims to bridge the knowledge gap by providing structured, practical, and safe crypto education. By combining Luno’s experience in promoting safe crypto participation with AltSchool Africa’s capability in delivering accessible digital skills training , the course directly addresses the misinformation and financial risks associated with unregulated digital assets, while demonstrating real-world applications tailored to African contexts.
Beginning in March 2026 and running through the year, the program will be led by Web3 expert Abdulsamad Tiamiyu, and will provide a practical, Africa-focused introduction to cryptocurrency, showing how it can be used for saving, remittances, global trading, and entrepreneurship.
The curriculum consists of five core modules and is designed to be completed within three to four weeks. Learners benefit from up to one year of access to all course materials, including online, self-paced video lessons, slides, quizzes, and case studies. The course combines theory with hands-on experience, where learners interact with wallets, exchanges, stablecoins, and research tools like CoinGecko and Etherscan. This approach gives learners the tools to confidently use digital currencies in everyday financial activities. Successful learners, upon passing the assessments, earn an AltSchool Africa Certificate of Completion.
Speaking on the partnership, Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria, said: “This initiative is a crucial intervention in Africa’s digital ecosystem. As crypto adoption accelerates, formal literacy must grow alongside it, so individuals can benefit safely and meaningfully. Our partnership with AltSchool Africa is a deliberate step toward that goal and a foundational investment in the integrity of the industry. By delivering structured, high-quality education, Luno is helping ensure that Africans can participate confidently, securely, and sustainably – turning what is often seen as risk into real economic opportunity.”
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Adewale Yusuf, Co-founder and CEO of AltSchool Africa, said “This partnership between AltSchool and Luno is a major step toward financial education that truly serves Africans and helps people gain the knowledge and tools they need to understand crypto with confidence and use it in practical, life-changing ways. This is more than a course or partnership, I see it as an investment in economic empowerment and in the future of a continent that deserves every opportunity to participate fully in the global digital economy. AltSchool is proud to work with a partner that believes in access, clarity, and education that creates measurable impact.”
The initiative will be rolled out in three cohorts of 5,000 learners each:
The program is open to Nigerian residents aged 18 and above who are able to commit to completing it within four weeks. Applicants must have a Luno account or create one before enrolling. Starting January, Interested participants are encouraged to submit application through the AltSchool Africa portal, with scholarship decisions communicated within one week.
About Luno
Luno is a global cryptocurrency investment platform that makes it easy to buy, store, and learn about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Founded in 2013, Luno serves millions of users across Africa, Asia, and Europe. With its focus on safety, simplicity, and education, Luno is helping to build a more inclusive global financial system. Luno operates under the Digital Currency Group (DCG) and is a pioneer in regulatory compliance, financial security, and customer education.
About AltSchool Africa
AltSchool Africa is a pioneering alternative education platform reimagining how Africans learn and build careers. With a mission to make quality education accessible, relevant, and affordable, AltSchool combines technology, community, and real-world curricula to equip learners with the skills that power the modern economy. Since launch, over 100,000 learners across 100+ countries have gone through AltSchool programs from tech to
