Kaduna Lightning Developer Bootcamp 🇳🇬
Join us in Kaduna for a 4-day hands-on Bitcoin Lightning Developer Bootcamp, designed to equip passionate builders with the skills to innovate and contribute to Nigeria’s fast-growing Bitcoin ecosystem.
Brought to you by Africa Free Routing, in partnership with Btrust, Tether, and African Bitcoiners.
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What to expect?
- Learn the fundamentals of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
- Build real-world Lightning-powered applications.
- Connect with experienced Bitcoin developers.
- Join a vibrant community of builders shaping the future of money in Africa.
Scholarship Application
We believe access to knowledge should never be limited by cost. Thanks to our partners and sponsors, we’re offering full scholarships to selected participants who are passionate about learning and building on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
Who Can Apply?
- Students
- Developers in training
- Fintech Developers
- Blockchain Developers
- Developers and Tech Enthusiasts
Whether you’re building the next big thing in payments or exploring the world of decentralized technology, this bootcamp is your chance to gain practical skills, connect with industry experts, and be part of shaping the future of finance in Africa.
How to Apply
- Fill out the scholarship application form
- Tell us why you want to attend the bootcamp
- Share how you plan to use the knowledge after the bootcamp.
Bootcamp Highlights
Bitcoin Fundamentals
Hands-On Coding Workshops
Understanding and Building on the Lightning Network
Q&A Sessions with Leading Developers
Exploring Real-World Use Cases
Networking with Like-Minded Professionals and Experts
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Bootcamp Instructors

Bamidele Oluwatobi
Co-founder & CTO, MavaPay
Tobi is the Co-founder & CTO of MavaPay, A platform making cross-border payments in Africa seamless. Whether you’re sending Naira to South Africa or paying with Bitcoin and receiving local currency instantly, MavaPay helps individuals and businesses move money faster and easier across the continent.
He previously worked on Sphinx Chat, and also taught Introduction to Software Engineering at CoLab in Kaduna, helping new developers break into tech.
His work sits at the intersection of Bitcoin infrastructure, product development, and education. Get ready to learn from someone building the future of money in Africa.

Theophilus Isah
Co-founder & CEO, MavaPay
Theophilus is the Co-founder & CEO MavaPay, A platform making cross-border payments in Africa seamless. Whether you’re sending Naira to South Africa or paying with Bitcoin and receiving local currency instantly, MavaPay helps individuals and businesses move money faster and easier across the continent.Â
He is also a Bitcoin educator and facilitator with Btrust Builders, actively developing educational tools like ChatBTC, BitcoinSearch, and Good First Issues to foster Bitcoin adoption.
His expertise in Bitcoin payments, education, and Lightning Network solutions will be a major asset to our bootcamp. Get ready to learn from one of the best!
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