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Tizeti launches NeXTGEN connectivity solutions and partnership fund for African start-up ISPs
To enable more Africans to take advantage of digital offerings in a new world defined by the COVID-19 pandemic , West Africa ’ s pioneer solar-based Internet and voice service provider , Tizeti , has launched new connectivity offerings .
The new products encompass the company ’ s commitment to widening the broadband envelope in Nigeria with more robust Internet plans , expanding coverage , especially in Nigeria , Africa ’ s most populous country .
In addition , Tizeti is focusing on accelerating Internet availability across the continent with a new venture fund .
According to Tizeti , the products reiterate the company ’ s focus on delivering a simpler and more convenient technology offering with a smart customer care operation and integrated customer relationship management ( CRM ) systems .
Kendall Ananyi , CEO , Tizeti said the company reflected on digital interaction and transformation more seamless and intuitive for its stakeholders , especially during the wake of the disrupting global pandemic . “ The global pandemic expedited the need for technology to be more agile , faster , more intuitive and easier to understand , irrespective of the peculiarities of its users . Many people were unable to quickly adapt to the new normal of working , connecting to family and colleagues remotely , and accessing various educational , occupational , entertainment and other services virtually ,” Ananyi said .
African Development Bank Coding for Employment programme marks milestone
Employment platforms experienced dramatic increases in the number of users . During a one-week period in September 2020 , registrations skyrocketed by 38.5 %. Through the ADB ’ s partnership with the Government of Nigeria to launch the Digital Nigeria eLearning platform during the pandemic , Coding for Employment has hit a combined total of 130,000 students . Registered students are achieving a course completion rate of more than 80 %.
On International Youth Day , the African
Development Bank ( ADB ) announced the enrolment of 130,000 users in its Coding for Employment digital skills programme .
The milestone comes as Coding for Employment works to equip African youth with information and communication technology , entrepreneurship and soft-skills training to compete in a digital economy . The programme ’ s online platforms offer in-demand technical courses such as web development , design , data science and digital marketing – for free .
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic , resulting in lockdowns and school closures across the continent , the Coding for
“ To win the battle against poverty in Africa , we must equip our youth with digital skills that empower them for the jobs of the future ,” said Martha Phiri , Director , Human Capital , Youth and Skills Development Department , African Development Bank .
Students who took the online courses in the wake of COVID-19 in Africa said learning or honing digital skills helped them advance their careers .
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