Nigeria Launches Blockchain Education Initiative for Skills

Nigeria has officially launched a blockchain education initiative aimed at boosting digital skills among its citizens. This program followed a two-day engagement at the National Assembly in Abuja in October 2026, where stakeholders from academia, industry, and regulatory institutions convened to review the proposed curriculum.

The initiative was organized by the Blockchain Adoption Initiative in collaboration with Baze University, the African University of Science and Technology, and Nile University of Nigeria. Baze University was represented by its Director of IT, Dr Alhassan Abdulmutallib.

The curriculum review focused on practical blockchain skills, cybersecurity, data protection, regulatory compliance, and entrepreneurship. Hon. Olufemi Richard Bamisile, Chairman of the House Committee on Delegated Legislation, emphasized the importance of equipping Nigerians with practical digital skills and commended the initiative for its potential to prepare young Nigerians as innovators and problem-solvers.

The program aims to foster partnerships between education and industry, contributing to the development of blockchain expertise and expanding opportunities for Nigerians.