Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Kenya School of Government (KSG), and crypto exchange Busha have unveiled a new executive education programme tailored for leaders navigating digital assets. Named Digital Assets Innovation, Industry, Regulation and Compliance (DAIIRC), the course has been developed and will be delivered by Cambridge Enterprise, the commercial arm of the University of Cambridge.
Scheduled to start in September 2025, DAIIRC is a six-week hybrid programme that blends virtual instruction with periodic in-person sessions. It is designed for regulators, policymakers, financial executives, legal experts, and ecosystem innovators who need an understanding of cryptocurrencies and their evolving regulatory frameworks.
The goal is to encourage leaders to look at the wider benefits of blockchain, such as improving financial services, boosting transparency, and creating new economic opportunities. By focusing on education, the SEC is signalling that it wants Nigeria to take part in shaping the future of the digital economy, rather than being left behind.
Describing the programme’s purpose, SEC Director General Dr. Emomotimi Agama said, “This course reflects our drive to empower market leaders to approach digital assets with confidence.” He positioned the initiative not just as education, but as building the foundation for responsible innovation.
The programme fee is $1,500 per participant, and it requires institutions to sponsor attendees to ensure that key decision-makers receive the training.
Participants will learn from a global faculty, including:
- Simon Callaghan, former Director of the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme
- Dr. Dee Allen, Associate Professor at the University of the Bahamas
- Dr. Patrick Conteh, CEO of Africa Fintech Network
- Dr. Tanya McCartney, CEO of GEM Advisory (U.S.)
- Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, Co-founder of Busha
Modules will cover blockchain fundamentals, cryptocurrencies and payment systems, stablecoins and CBDCs, DeFi and CeFi comparisons, and compliance frameworks. The final module includes real-world case studies and a capstone project on implementing digital asset strategies.
As Africa’s crypto scene matures, this initiative joins other institutional efforts to structure the sector, from licensing frameworks to enforcement actions. By equipping leaders with knowledge and global best practices, the programme may help align regulatory regimes with innovation, setting the stage for broader, well-managed adoption across the continent.
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