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SDN Trains 330 Young Women On Tech Skills
As part of its quest to reduce gender gap in the digital sector, a non-governmental organisation, the “Stakeholder Democracy Network(SDN) has trained not fewer than 330 young ladies in digital skills across the Niger Delta.
The programme is part of its focus to improve gender empowerment for women and is targeted for 1,500 young ladies, says Deputy Programme Manager for SDN, Ifeoma Ndekwu at a graduation ceremony of beneficiaries in Port Harcourt.
She disclosed that the scheme is funded by the European Union and is expected to arm young women in the Niger Delta to fit into the growing Information Technology sector.
From the year 2017-,2020, over 3,000 have been trained in ICT skills, but said the current focus on women has yielded desired results in a short period.
“ Women have peculiar challenges and problems and that is why this programme has been tailored to meet those needs”, Ndekwu said, “ so far we are taking cognizance of those needs and a lot has been achieved.”
On the criteria of selecting trainees, the SDN deputy programme manager averred that two categories of women were focused on, especially those in business and individual women with the motivation to use tech creatively.
“What we are offering is knowledge and giving them skills,” she stated, adding that “our best students have been picked by organisations and that will help nuture and expose them.”
On his part, one of the training partners for the programme, Kenneth Nwokoro of Spital Labs, commended the Stakeholder Democracy Network for their gesture in training women in the ICT sector, but called for expansion of the programme to cover the physically challenged persons in the region.
Nwokoro said,” I feel that this special demographic is also needed to feel the impact so they would not feel left out.”
Earlier on, Rivers State Commissioner for Youths Development, Dr. Chisom Gbali while commending the graduands urged them to ensure they utilize the skills to improve their lives.
Gbali added,” with your creative imagination you can stand out. And what you have learnt will make you think out of the box.”
The graduands learnt digital skills which include Digital Marketing/Content Creation, Data Analysis, Web Design, Computer Appreciation, Graphics and Product Design and Cyber Security.
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Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’