Three female Andela software engineers share the stories of their journeys into tech.…
Gitgirl is on a journey to empower 13 million African women for careers in tech
Gitgirl is a social impact organisation that wants to help 13 million African women in their tech careers with an interesting formula…
How to fix the low participation of women in tech
As the world celebrates International Women’s day today, we examine why there is a low particpation of women in tech and how we can fix it.…
Nigerian Engineers in Hijabs — Career women defy the odds of religion and gender
How these career women defy the odds of religion and gender and are making names for themselves in a predominantly male dominated industry. In the sweltering heat of noon, while the streets are abuzz …
The move for gender diversity in Tech: Yay or Nay?
There has been so much talk about equal representation and diversity in the tech industry due to the gender imbalance. Today, in a bid to boost the numbers of “Women in Tech” we have witnessed a rise …
6 Lessons women in tech can learn from Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures centers around 3 remarkable African-American women achieved success against the odds of gender inequality and racial segregation.…
3 of the most Disruptive Nigerian Women in Tech
I attended an event last week and during the coffee break, two women with their backs to me were making an argument I have heard too often and is getting really popular– that there is not enough…
The nHub is giving out scholarships to empower Women in Tech
Countless news publications and journalists have reported that the technology industry by a wide margin is a male dominated industry. In Nigeria, most women are faced with different challenges and gen…
The joys and struggles of being a Female Nigerian Developer
My name is Sanni Oluwatoyin Yetunde and I am a software developer at Andela. My journey into the programming world was inspired by a deep interest and thirst to solve the traffic problems in my countr…
Women In Technology Looking To Support African Women
Women in Tech Africa, founded by Ethel Cofie, is an organization interested in supporting African women in technology, and the growth of Africa through technology. The organization has announced it wi…
7 practical lessons for Nigerian Women in Tech
One of the ongoing debates in tech is that there are not enough women in the industry. Companies the world over have tried encouraging women to participate more by giving out scholarships for women in…
I don’t see Konga and Jumia as Competition, I see them as Enablers – Lola Olusola
When things are going really bad, make sure you put on your lipstick. People are watching you and they want to see that you are confident – especially in times of trouble.” – Lisa Gersh Women no…
Join W.TEC and Other Women In Tech At The Social Media Week Lagos
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) presentation panel at the Social Media Week Lagos is a must-attend for [female] tech enthusiasts. The panel will feature three techpreneurs who are ru…