The Securities and Exchange Commission, Cambridge, and others have partnered to launch a new programme to equip industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, and compliance professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving world of digital assets, stablecoins, and blockchain innovation.
In a statement on Wednesday, it was revealed that the new executive programme, named Executive Certificate in Digital Assets Innovation, Industry, Regulation & Compliance, was developed by Cambridge Enterprise, and is to be delivered in collaboration with African partners, including licensed digital asset exchange Busha and blockchain intelligence and compliance firm A&D Forensics, with SEC Nigeria as the regulatory partner providing policy insight and practical guidance.
The six-week online programme provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain fundamentals, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, and the evolving regulatory landscape. With modules such as Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies, as well as Regulation, Supervision, and Compliance for Virtual Assets, the partners said the programme is designed to strengthen Africa’s capacity to innovate responsibly and foster a safer, more inclusive digital economy.
Speaking on the partnership, the Programme Director, Dr Dee Allen, said, “At Cambridge, we believe that 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 especially proud to be working with the SEC, Busha and A&D to contextualise this learning for the African financial ecosystem and to contribute to the development of informed, capable leadership across the continent.”
The Director-General of SEC Nigeria, Dr Emomotimi Agama, added, “As Africa stands on the threshold of a digital economic transformation, the role of forward-thinking regulation becomes more critical than ever. At the SEC, we recognise that innovation must be met with deep understanding, structured oversight, and bold capacity-building. This partnership with Cambridge University, Busha and A&D Forensics to deliver a world-class executive programme reflects our commitment to equipping regulators, policymakers, and market leaders with the tools they need to engage with digital assets from a position of confidence, not caution. We are not just responding to change; we are helping to shape it for the stability, growth, and inclusion of our capital markets.”
Busha Co-founder and Director of Compliance, Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, noted, “We are seeing increasing alignment between innovation and regulation in Nigeria. As the CBN explores stablecoin frameworks and the SEC deepens its engagement with the digital asset market, executive programmes like DAIIRC ensure that the right people – regulators and stakeholders, bankers, and fintech founders – are equipped with the knowledge to make informed, forward-looking decisions.”
As a delivery partner, A&D Forensics brings practical expertise in blockchain forensics, anti-money laundering, and compliance to the programme, ensuring participants gain a first-hand understanding of how to build transparent and secure digital asset systems.
Senior Partner at A&D Forensics, Deji Owonibi, said, “We are proud to partner with Cambridge Enterprise, the SEC, and Busha on a programme that does not just talk about innovation but demonstrates how to apply it safely. Our contribution ensures participants gain real-world knowledge of blockchain analytics, fraud prevention, and compliance – skills that are critical for trust and accountability in the digital economy.”
The launch of the DAIIRC certificate programme comes at a crucial time in Nigeria’s regulatory evolution, as the Central Bank of Nigeria recently formed a study group on stablecoins and digital assets to explore frameworks for adoption and oversight, signalling a shift towards proactive engagement with blockchain-based financial instruments.
The six-week online programme, which is now open, is targeted at regulators, central bank officials, securities and market regulators, compliance professionals, fintech founders, and senior finance executives across Africa.
