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  "id": 14467998,
  "title": "Reps back blockchain curriculum review, seek practical skills training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/reps-back-blockchain-curriculum-review-seek-practical-skills-training-14467998",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:26:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/reps-back-blockchain-curriculum-review-seek-practical-skills-training/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Reps back blockchain curriculum review, seek practical skills training",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/reps-back-blockchain-curriculum-review-seek-practical-skills-training",
        "published": "2026-10-14T14:22:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}