An opportunity has opened for underprivileged students in Nigeria to have digital skills through computer programming training as the nation positions itself to take full advantage of the digital economy.
This initiative is being supported by a Lagos-based organisation known as Teens Can Code in collaboration with Nordic Semiconductor, and the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, a UK not-for-profit organisation.
The grant will enable Teens Can Code to train teachers and volunteer educators in schools and community groups to support participants in the Micro:bit Educational Foundation’s next ‘do your :bit’ challenge.
The do your :bit challenge is an international competition for 8 to 14 year-olds, and now is extending to the range of 18 year-olds.
Teens Can Code is also set with the benefit of external funding and was able to carry out workshops and training across Nigeria to inspire young people to participate in the challenge.