Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), gathered hundreds of young Nigerians in Lagos this weekend for a day dedicated to learning about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and how everyday people can now explore access to global stocks and ETFs through digital platforms. The event offered a mix of practical sessions, interactive quizzes, and open community discussions.
Building confidence in blockchain, for many Nigerians, blockchain often feels distant or overly complex. The Lagos Community Education Day set out to change that through interactive lectures and live demonstrations, attendees were introduced to how blockchains work from Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, to comparing custodial and non-custodial options, and how to secure funds and on how to Deposits and withdrawals with examples relevant to Nigeria, including P2P trading, card payments, and mobile money. Training also included Hands-on trading tools ‒ live demos of spot, futures, and copy trading, Research methods ‒ showing participants how to verify projects before investing.
On Opening the Door to Global Stocks and ETFs, a standout discussion centered on how crypto exchanges are expanding beyond cryptocurrencies to include access to stocks and ETFs. Speakers explained that tokenization now makes it possible for Nigerians to gain exposure to global companies like Tesla or Microsoft, or invest in index funds that track entire markets. By combining stocks and ETFs with blockchain technology, the barriers to international investing are lowered, allowing young people to see opportunities beyond local markets.
“By creating spaces like this in Lagos, we give communities practical tools to navigate blockchain from the right sources — from wallets and payments to opportunities in global stocks and ETFs, education is at the heart of our mission,” said Vugar Usi Zade, COO at Bitget.
“The turnout shows how eager Nigerians are to bridge traditional finance with Web3 innovation, it was A Day of Learning and Networking, the event wasn’t just about theory, participants took part in two trivia sessions, polls, and breakout networking. Winners received branded merchandise, collectibles, and other rewards.
“By the end of the day, many left with not only new knowledge but also connections to peers equally curious about digital finance. It’s A Regional Movement, the Lagos edition is part of a wider initiative running across Africa, with previous stops in Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Addis Ababa. The goal is to demystify digital finance for young people and provide them with practical skills that can open doors to new economic opportunities.” Usi Zade explained
