Nigeria has been chosen as one of just four countries for HP’s 2025 Digital Equity Accelerator, a major push to close the tech skills gap. Two Nigerian nonprofits (She Code Africa Women Tech Initiative and Slum2School Africa) are part of this elite group. Each organization will receive $100,000 in HP technology, a $100,000 grant, and six months of global mentorship and training to scale their impact.
She Code Africa has already impacted over 62,000 women and girls across the continent through coding, mentorship, and career support. Meanwhile, Slum2School Africa has brought quality STEM education, robotics, and virtual classrooms to underserved youth, reaching over 685,000 children through community-based and hybrid learning models. Both groups are now set to amplify their digital literacy efforts nationwide.
This signals a wave of local-led, tech-first learning powered by global partnership. With Nigeria still facing gaps in internet access and digital inclusion, support like this would propel key communities into the digital economy. We expect to see stronger female participation, AI-based learning platforms, and creative projects led by grassroots leaders across Africa.
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