**Nigeria's Crypto Adoption Gap Addressed through Historic Scholarship Initiative** In a groundbreaking move, APEX Network and AltSchool Africa have collaborated to launch a joint scholarship programme that will provide 1,000 fully funded placements in the AltSchool Crypto Course to qualified Nigerians. This initiative aims to bridge the knowledge gap between Nigeria's high rate of crypto adoption and the structured financial understanding required to participate safely and intelligently. Nigeria ranks among the top countries globally for crypto adoption, with the majority of participation driven by speculation, social influence, and incomplete information. This scholarship initiative directly addresses this gap by ensuring that participants have a foundational understanding of the subject matter. The AltSchool Crypto Course covers various topics, including the history of money, blockchain infrastructure, safe custody practices, institutional perspectives on digital assets, and Nigeria's evolving regulatory landscape. The course also dedicates a final module to regulatory frameworks and compliance awareness, prioritizing responsible participation over hype. According to Titilola Oludimu, Business & Partnership Lead at AltSchool Africa, "At AltSchool Africa, we believe access to quality education should never be determined by your financial position. This scholarship is about more than crypto — it is about giving Nigerians the foundation to make informed financial decisions in a rapidly changing world. We are proud to partner with APEX Network on an initiative that puts structured knowledge first." The scholarship is open to all Nigerians above the age of 18 with no prior experience in blockchain or cryptocurrency required. Applications will be accepted through a dedicated landing page, with recipients selected on a rolling basis until all 1,000 placements are filled. The full application and enrolment process is expected to be completed within an eight-week campaign window. For APEX Network, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to position the platform at the intersection of crypto access and financial education in Africa. By sponsoring structured literacy at scale, APEX Network is making a direct investment in the quality and confidence of Nigeria's crypto community. According to Abraham Efemena, CEO of APEX Network, "We have always believed that informed participation is better for everyone — for users, for platforms, and for the long-term credibility of crypto in Africa. Partnering with AltSchool Africa on this scholarship is our commitment to that belief. We are not just funding course access; we are investing in a generation of Nigerians who will engage with digital assets on their own terms, with clarity and confidence." Applications for the scholarship are now open, and Nigerians interested in applying can visit https://altschoolafrica.com/scholarship to submit their application. Placements will be awarded on a rolling basis, and the application window will close once all 1,000 scholarships are filled.