ALX Nigeria, a tech and career accelerator for young people, has secured a series of outstanding achievements over the past six months. These milestones show ALX’s commitment to youths nationwide through cutting-edge tech and career development programmes.

From January to June of 2024, ALX Nigeria received an unprecedented 233,310 applications, reflecting the growing demand for quality tech learning and career advancement opportunities in Nigeria. Applicants trust ALX Nigeria’s programmes and the impact of its mission to democratise access to world-class tech learning.

Also during this six month period, over an estimate of 12,000 learners across the states in Nigeria completed ALX Nigeria’s programs; equipping them with the tech skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

In recognition of its exceptional contributions to tech learning, ALX Nigeria received the Edtech Company of the Year award from the prestigious GAGE Awards. ALX Nigeria also emerged winner of the Tech Unite Africa Award for Excellence, given by Tech Unite Africa as the Online Learning Platform of the Year.

ALX Nigeria was also recently recognized at the Titans of Tech Awards as the Most Innovative EdTech Company of the Year, making the fourth award in nine months.

Ruby Igwe, General Manager, Sand Technologies and ALX Nigeria stated, “As we celebrate these remarkable milestones, ALX remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. We are poised to continue the growth trajectory, expanding our reach and impact in the coming months.

“With our focus on emerging technologies, industry partnerships, and learner-centric approaches, we do not doubt that we are well-positioned to shape the future of tech and workforce development across Nigeria.”

Seun Babajide-Duroshola further emphasized, “We are incredibly proud of our achievements over the past six months. We are committed to continuing our mission of providing world-class tech and career programs and empowering individuals to achieve their dreams.

“We also have a strong emphasis on inclusion, community engagement and social responsibility through partnerships with different NGOs, schools, universities and community groups to provide resources and support to underserved populations.”

The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) holds its Annual General Meeting today August 23, 2024.

Each year, members of the Institute come together to discuss progresses made from the past year, discuss the current challenges being faced in the Nigerian information technology industry and deliberate on strategies to help the Institute develop in the next one year.

After one year in office, the 2023/2025 ISPON NEC led by Mr. Bimbo Abioye is excited to engage with members in a bid to seek collaboration towards the growth and advancement of the Institute.

Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) Centre at Imo State University Owerri, inaugurated four months ago with state-of-the-art technology infrastructure by Africa’s leading tech icon (Forbes) Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, recently empowered its first batch of 200 aspiring entrepreneurs.

Leo Stan Ekeh

The centre distributed free cutting edge Zinox Tablet PCs and provided cash incentives to each participant, fostering their entrepreneurial journey. Upon completing the training, the top-performing students will receive interest-free loans of at least N1,000,000 to launch their own businesses, and some shall secure quality employment at structured corporates.

According to the Director of the Centre, Dr. Gloria Chimeziem Ernest Samuel, “The 200 students have enjoyed and are still enjoying the privilege of being taught by different successful entrepreneurs, both locally and from the United States of America, on 21st century practical strategies and tacts to succeed in today’s highly competitive world.

“We have the best satellite technology to receive lectures from various parts of the world. As the Chairman of Zinox would always say, knowledge is influence in the 21st century, and that is the core of the foundation and the centre.

“We are tooling a new breed of aspiring entrepreneurs who will confront the business world with confidence.”

Speaking further on the Entrepreneurship Boost Program of the Centre, Dr. Gloria observes that “it has been exciting times for these aspiring Entrepreneurs as they are learning from the best in different sectors and we expect them to become great pride to the centre, be they employers or employees. In today’s world, quality employees are also Entrepreneurs and that is why they are able to deliver great dividends.

They enjoyed intensive training on Modern Etiquette, Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Career Planning, Accounting for non-accountants, E-commerce and Artificial intelligence, and God and Wealth in the 21st century, among other topics.

She revealed that some of the guest lecturers include George Emetuche (The Selling Champion), Profs Mike Ndugbu, Vincent Onodugo, Oby Nnamocha, Drs Chioma Anuebunwa (US), Leonard Amaefula, Peters Ihejirika, and Chris Anukam. Some top corporate executives, like Lady Chioma Nwoke, Dave Omorogie, Mezie Emelonye, and Chief Jerry Chukwueke, among others, are on the list to further train them as the program enters the final month before graduation.