Reps back blockchain curriculum review, seek practical skills training

The House of Representatives in Nigeria has endorsed the review of the National Blockchain Education Programme curriculum, with a focus on practical skills, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Chairman of the House Committee on Delegated Legislation, Richard Bamisile, highlighted the importance of blockchain education in Nigeria's technological advancement and economic competitiveness.

He emphasized that blockchain extends beyond cryptocurrency applications, including financial services, agriculture, supply-chain management, digital identity, and secure record-keeping. Bamisile stressed the need for deliberate investment in education, practical skills development, responsible innovation, and effective regulation to maximize these opportunities.

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