Archives Tag: Women in Technology in Nigeria
Florence Seriki, Founder and CEO OF Omatek Computers, Dies at 54
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s ICT community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Florence Seriki, founder and CEO of Omatek Computers. Mrs. Seriki is reported to have died on Saturday, at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Her death has been attributed to complications resulting from pancreatic cancer. She was aged 54. Seriki was known for the … Continue reading Florence Seriki, Founder and CEO OF Omatek Computers, Dies at 54
TechTuesday: Funke Opeke, Nigeria’s Woman in Technology
April 19, 2022
When talking about women in technology, Funke Opeke is not just one of the very few, she is also pioneer. In Funke lies the strength and courage required to pursue one’s dream in a novel area where many had feared to tread. At a time when ICT was still fresh in the formation, Madam Funke … Continue reading TechTuesday: Funke Opeke, Nigeria’s Woman in Technology
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7 Things Women in Tech Can Do Differently
April 19, 2022
In times past there have been various discussions on the non-availability of a lot of women in the tech industries. Companies around the world have tried encouraging women to participate more by giving out scholarships for women into technology institutes to learn the things they need to know to advance in this particular area. Various … Continue reading 7 Things Women in Tech Can Do Differently
Women R.I.S.E Accelerator Program Powered by Google
April 19, 2022
A considerable number of studies have shown that women’s employment is concentrated to a few occupations such as being a nurse, doctor, or a teacher. However, there is a low level of participation of women in the technology and engineering sector as well as untapped human resources. There are increasing opportunities for women in management … Continue reading Women R.I.S.E Accelerator Program Powered by Google
WITIN to Build Technological Skills Acquisition for Girls
April 19, 2022
The Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN), a non-governmental organisation has reinstated its commitment to improving technological knowledge acquisition for girls through competition and trainings at incubation centres. This concern took the center stage as the group recently joined the rest of the world in Lagos to mark this year’s Girls in ICT day, an … Continue reading WITIN to Build Technological Skills Acquisition for Girls