Universal Exchange, Bitget, has introduced its blockchain and stock investing education to investors in Lagos.
In a statement on Tuesday, the firm said that the training was dedicated to learning about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and how everyday people can now access global stocks and ETFs through digital platforms.
Bitget recently introduced tokenised stocks and real-world assets on its platform to enable Nigerian crypto users to gain exposure to leading multinational companies via a blockchain-native interface, bypassing traditional channels.
Named the ‘Lagos Community Education Day’, the training session provided interactive lectures and live demonstrations on how blockchains work, from Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, compared custodial and non-custodial options, and showed how to secure funds and make 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, and research methods, showing participants how to verify projects before investing.
A standout discussion centred on how crypto exchanges are expanding beyond cryptocurrencies to include access to stocks and ETFs. Speakers explained that tokenisation 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 COO at Bitget, Vugar Usi Zade.
He added, ‘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’.
