The STEM Hub for Empowerment of Young Girls program facilitated by the Centre for Integrated Health Programs in Lagos has graduated 60 girls in coding and advanced technology courses in its third training cohort. Funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the SHE program offers coding and advanced technology digital skills such […]
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Education stands as a universal right for every individual, yet millions of girls worldwide face formidable barriers that deny them this fundamental privilege. According to UNICEF’s 2016 data, approximately 32 million girls of primary school age and 29 million of lower secondary school age are deprived of education. UNESCO reports even graver statistics, with over
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These days there are different conversation on X and across all social media handles about some activities of the girl child, especially a microscopic few that are influencers. An average girlchild around the world encounter challenges and some of these are societal inflicted challenges. Undoubtedly, the girl child is unique and holds an important place
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Balancing academic activities and business during Ramadan can indeed be challenging, especially for female students who are also entrepreneurs. It requires careful time management, prioritisation, and self-care to ensure both responsibilities are fulfilled effectively while observing the spiritual significance of the month. Muslim faithfuls across Nigeria, Africa and the world celebrate the Eid Mubarak which
In a thrilling showcase of academic excellence and fervour for STEM education, Herbert Macaulay Girls’ Senior High School clinched the top spot in EDUGIST’s prestigious Women and Girls in Science Quiz Competition. The event, held at the EDUGIST office hall, commenced with an introduction of participating schools, including Nawair ud deen Senior High School, Wesley
The International Day of the Women and Girls in Science is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the scientific community. As a media house dedicated to giving education a voice in Africa, we find this day particularly poignant, as it provides an
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STEAM UP Lagos and open access data centers have joined forces to inspire girls to pursue Science Technology Engineering Mathathetics (STEM) careers, in a groundbreaking effort to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields STEAM UP Lagos, a local nonprofit organisation, has partnered with Open Access Data Centers to launch a mentorship programme aimed at
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The federal government has enrolled three million girls in secondary schools across the country through the Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme. The National Project Coordinator of AGILE, Amina Haruna, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at the launch of a National Campaign, tagged ‘Madubi’, to boost the enrollment of girls in
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