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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Cambridge University, and African partners including Busha and blockchain compliance firm A&D Forensics have partnered to launch a new executive programme designed to equip industry leaders, regulators, and compliance professionals with practical knowledge on digital assets, stablecoins, and blockchain innovation.
The programme, titled Executive Certificate in Digital Assets Innovation, Industry, Regulation & Compliance (DAIIRC), was developed by Cambridge Enterprise and will be delivered online over six weeks. It aims to strengthen Africa’s capacity to innovate responsibly while fostering a safer and more inclusive digital economy.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain fundamentals, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and the evolving regulatory landscape. Modules include Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies and Regulation, Supervision, and Compliance for Virtual Assets, combining academic insight with practical, industry-focused learning.
Dr Dee Allen, Programme Director at Cambridge, said,
“Meaningful education happens when academic insight meets real-world relevance. This programme brings together global research, policy frameworks, and market practice to support regulators and industry leaders navigating the complex world of digital assets. We are proud to contextualise this learning for the African financial ecosystem and contribute to developing capable leadership across the continent.”
Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of SEC Nigeria, added,
“Innovation must be matched with structured oversight and capacity-building. This partnership reflects our commitment to equipping regulators, policymakers, and market leaders with the tools to engage with digital assets confidently. We are not just responding to change; we are helping to shape it for the stability, growth, and inclusion of our capital markets.”
Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, Co-founder and Director of Compliance at Busha, noted that the programme ensures that regulators, bankers, fintech founders, and other stakeholders are well-informed to make forward-looking decisionsamid Nigeria’s evolving digital finance ecosystem.
As the delivery partner, A&D Forensics brings expertise in blockchain forensics, anti-money laundering, and compliance, giving participants practical knowledge to build transparent and secure digital asset systems. Senior Partner Deji Owonibi said,
“Our contribution ensures participants gain hands-on skills in blockchain analytics, fraud prevention, and compliance – critical for trust and accountability in the digital economy.”
The launch of the DAIIRC programme aligns with Nigeria’s growing engagement with digital assets. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently formed a study group on stablecoins and digital assets, and the SEC reported that cryptocurrency transaction volumes exceeded $50 billion between July 2023 and June 2024, highlighting the sector’s role in cross-border payments and commerce.
The six-week online programme is now open to regulators, central bank officials, securities and market regulators, compliance professionals, fintech founders, and senior finance executives across Africa. Participants will acquire both theoretical understanding and practical tools to navigate and shape the continent’s digital asset ecosystem.
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