At the recently concluded Anambra Web3 Conference 3.0, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) used its voice to push for blockchain solutions built around Africa's own needs. Held on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Stanel Dome in Awka, the third edition of the conference ran under the theme "Next Wave of Decentralization." It brought together developers, students, founders, creators and industry leaders, and by 9 a.m. the hall was already packed, according to TechBuild Africa's coverage.
SiBAN on Capital, Stablecoins and Tokenisation
SiBAN, represented by its President, Barr. Mela Claude Ake, Esq., took part as a speaker at the conference, addressing how blockchain can help solve Africa's most pressing problems, starting with the continent's shortage of capital. SiBAN's position is that stablecoins and tokenisation can serve as tools for mobilising and allocating capital, and for lowering the barrier to entry for ordinary people who want to take part in wealth-creating assets.
The point connected directly to the conference's wider conversation. Stablecoins and tokenisation were among the main subjects of the day, alongside discussions on how builders can create products around real payment and investment needs.
Beyond DeFi: Solutions for Africa's Own Needs
During his session, SiBAN President Barr. Mela Claude Ake urged the industry to look beyond decentralised finance without neglecting it, and to build Web3 solutions in other areas where Africa urgently needs them. The message was a caution against chasing hype: Africa's builders should focus on problems the continent actually faces, not copy trends that do not address local realities.
This fits SiBAN's wider position that education, responsible practice and practical use cases matter as much as adoption numbers.
Backing Anambra's Builders
He also described Anambra as a state with immense energy and talent that deserves encouragement, and spoke of the privilege of discussing topical issues in Nigeria's tech scene while supporting the local ecosystem. The conference also featured a hackathon, giving teams the chance to demonstrate their projects, and its three editions since 2024 reflect steady growth in the state's Web3 community.
SiBAN remains committed to supporting grassroots states like Anambra through education, policy engagement and industry standards, so that Nigeria's blockchain ecosystem grows on solid foundations and with local problems in mind.
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