SEC Partners with Cambridge and Busha to Launch Digital Assets Education Programme in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has teamed up with Cambridge Enterprise, Busha, and A&D Forensics to introduce a new executive education programme designed to deepen understanding of digital assets, blockchain, and regulation across Africa. The initiative, titled Executive Certificate in Digital Assets Innovation, Industry, Regulation & Compliance (DAIIRC), aims to equip regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders with the knowledge needed to navigate the fast-changing digital economy.
Developed by Cambridge Enterprise, the six-week online course will be delivered in collaboration with African partners, including Busha—a licensed digital asset exchange—and A&D Forensics, a blockchain intelligence and compliance firm. The SEC serves as a regulatory partner, offering policy insight and real-world guidance. The programme covers critical topics such as stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), regulation, and compliance for virtual assets, with the goal of building a safer, more inclusive digital finance ecosystem across the continent.
According to Programme Director Dr. Dee Allen of Cambridge, the collaboration bridges academic research with market realities. “This programme brings together global research, policy frameworks, and market practice to support regulators and industry leaders navigating the complex world of digital assets,” Allen said. “We are proud to work with the SEC, Busha, and A&D to contextualize this learning for the African financial ecosystem and strengthen leadership capacity across the region.”
SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, highlighted that the partnership reflects Nigeria’s commitment to proactive regulation in the face of digital transformation. “As Africa stands on the threshold of a digital economic shift, innovation must be matched with understanding and structured oversight,” he said. “Through this partnership, we are not just responding to change but helping shape it for the stability and inclusion of our capital markets.”
Busha Co-founder and Compliance Director, Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, and A&D Forensics Senior Partner, Deji Owonibi, also praised the initiative, noting that it aligns innovation with regulatory integrity. As Nigeria explores stablecoin frameworks and blockchain oversight, the DAIIRC programme arrives at a critical moment, with the Central Bank and SEC both signaling stronger engagement with digital finance. Nigeria’s crypto market already records over $50 billion in annual transactions, underscoring the importance of informed regulation in sustaining trust and growth in the digital economy.
source: punch