A leading Nigerian technology innovator, Hanu Fejiro, has launched a free training programme focused on cryptocurrency – blockchain, and decentralised finance (DeFi) – with the aim of opening up financial independence opportunities for young Nigerians.

Hosted on Telegram, the initiative is completely free and offers participants an opportunity to learn, engage, and earn, while gaining hands-on experience in the fast-evolving digital finance landscape. The first batch of over 300 participants, made up of participants from an inaugural training session in March 2024, and another set from February 28, 2025, will round off at the end of March 2025.

Speaking about the initiative, Fejiro emphasised his commitment to empowering young Nigerians with the skills necessary to win in a rapidly evolving digital world. “What if the cure of cancer, or world hunger is stored in an uneducated mind, we must do all we can to support everyone both old and young”, he said.

“Our goal is to train a million people in my life time, empower them to win and participate in this global transformation. We are creating opportunities and pathways to financial independence”, he emphasised.

The programme features a robust, interactive curriculum that includes Crypto & Blockchain fundamentals; Security Essentials of using Crypto safely and responsibly; and Real-world applications across industries. There’s also Interactive learning through live sessions with recognised industry experts, community engagement and hands-on practicals where participants also benefit from applying their skills in real-world scenarios, and earning rewards while gaining valuable digital experience.

Cryptocurrency is fast becoming a critical pillar of the future economy with the significant rise in the use of Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins for cross-border payments, and the emergence of layer-2 networks like Arbitrum and Base in recent months. This development is opening up career and income opportunities in Web3 product management, NFT project strategy, Blockchain development, Crypto marketing, and Decentralised Finance analytics.

The participants expressed confidence in the future their new knowledge could bring. According to Iyanuoluwa, “this crypto training has expanded my understanding of digital currencies and blockchain. It has given me the confidence to explore new opportunities in this ever-evolving space”.

Another participant, Kareem expressed delight at being empowered by the learnings to identify and maximise the potentials of tokens. “I’ve learned effective strategies for identifying upcoming airdrops and staying actively engaged in the ecosystem. Overall, this training has been incredibly productive and enriching, exceeding my expectations”, he said.

For Godwin, “the training has opened my eyes to potential ways of making money by watching top traders’ wallets, how to verify an Airdrop, and how to avoid potential scams”.

Fejiro added: "We believe that with the right knowledge, skills, and tools, we are positioning young Nigerians and Africans to take advantage of emerging trends and lead in the digital revolution.

“That’s why, in addition to this training, we are about to give full scholarships to 100 young Nigerians for the AltSchool Diploma course to equip them with the learning and skills required to excel in Tech and emerging fields”..

The next session of the Web3 training initiative begins on April 28 2025. Interested participants can join the programme by visiting any of Fejiro’s socials and applying for the programme, and take the initiative to win in digital finance.