Programs
Digital Skills Development
We equip African girls with practical, in-demand digital and technical skills needed to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Our curriculum is hands-on, inclusive, and locally relevant while being globally aligned to current industry standards. Girls are trained to not just use technology, but to understand, innovate, and lead with it. Our core focus areas include:
Coding & Programming
Foundational and advanced training in programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, enabling girls to build websites, apps, games, and software systems.
Robotics & IoT (Internet of Things)
Using mechanical and electronic components, girls learn how to build smart machines, automate tasks, and design tech-driven solutions for energy, agriculture, and security.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Girls explore concepts like data labelling, natural language processing, computer vision, and the ethical implications of AI, with African use-case applications in health, education, and agriculture.
UI/UX Design
Hands-on sessions in user research, wireframing, and prototyping using design tools like Figma. We teach how to build user-centred digital products that are beautiful, functional, and accessible.
Web & Mobile App Development
From front-end to full-stack development, girls build responsive websites and mobile applications using both code and no-code tools (e.g., WordPress, Flutter, React, etc.).
Data Analytics & Visualization
Girls learn how to collect, clean, and analyze data using Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, and Python, empowering them to extract insights, create dashboards, and make data-driven decisions.
Cybersecurity & Digital Safety
Girls are trained on how to protect systems, data, and identities in the digital space. Modules include:
• Threat detection and prevention
• Online privacy management
• Secure passwords and authentication
• Cyber hygiene for individuals and startups
• Understanding common scams, phishing, and social engineering
Data Protection & Digital Rights
We emphasize compliance and ethics in handling personal and organizational data. Girls learn about:
• The Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA) and other African data laws
• GDPR principles and how they affect digital platforms
• The rights of users in the digital economy
• Consent, confidentiality, and safe data practices
Cloud Tools & Digital Productivity
Training on tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Canva, Trello, Notion, and other platforms that support digital collaboration, project management, content creation, and business operations.
Cloud Computing
Including training in cloud infrastructure, deployment models, serverless computing, and cloud security essentials (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Training in IT governance frameworks, risk identification, regulatory compliance (e.g., NDPA, GDPR), and organizational data ethics.
Intro to Emerging Technologies
Exposure to 4IR technologies such as blockchain, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), drone tech, and quantum computing, to broaden awareness and ignite innovation.
By the end of each learning cycle, NGiT girls are job-ready, startup-ready, and future-ready, equipped to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s tech and innovation ecosystem. We aim to make girls job-ready, startup-ready, and future-ready.
Innovation & Product Creation
We empower girls to create technology, not just use it. Through innovation labs, project-based learning, and demo days, our girls ideate, prototype, and build solutions to African problems. Key areas include:
- Developing mobile and web applications addressing issues in health, education, agriculture, and commerce
- Designing AI-driven tools such as chatbots, smart assistants, and diagnostic apps
- Building robots and automation systems for energy, security, and sanitation
- Participating in Hackathons and Innovation Challenges to pitch girl-led solutions to real-world problems
- Each girl is encouraged to leave the program with a working project or proof of concept.
Entrepreneurship Training
We prepare our girls to become techpreneurs, founders and leaders of businesses that create jobs and drive innovation. Our goal is to launch hundreds of girl-founded startups that transform local communities and scale globally. Our entrepreneurship pipeline includes:
• Business ideation and model design tailored to African markets
• Startup readiness programs including financial literacy, branding, legal compliance, and MVP testing
• Pitch deck development and investor readiness training
• Access to micro-grants, competitions, and seed-stage support
• Incubation and acceleration tracks for the most promising girl-led ventures
Mentorship & Role Modelling
We connect girls with successful African women in tech and STEM fields to inspire, coach, and guide their journeys. We believe representation matters, and girls should see themselves reflected in their futures. The mentorship framework includes:
- Structured 1-on-1 mentorship matching based on interests and career goals
- Themed mentorship circles (e.g., coding, AI, digital marketing, entrepreneurship)
- Panel sessions, fireside chats, and masterclasses with African women leaders
- Reverse mentoring and peer mentoring for community building and shared learning
- Role modelling through storytelling: We spotlight everyday African women making big moves in tech
Employment Pathways
We bridge the gap between training and opportunity by creating job and internship pipelines into Africa’s digital workforce. We also track placement metrics to measure success and continuously improve support. Our employment readiness strategy includes:
- Soft skills training in Communication, teamwork, leadership, emotional intelligence
- Career coaching and resume/CV development
- LinkedIn and personal branding workshops
- Mock interviews and career clinics
- Job matching with partner companies and startups
- Exclusive access to job boards and remote gig platforms
Community & Policy Impact
We engage with families, communities, schools, and governments to create a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem for African girls in tech. Our ambition is to influence systemic change that creates more opportunities for generations of girls to come. Our advocacy work includes:
- Policy engagement with Ministries of Education and ICT to integrate digital and entrepreneurial education in public schools
- Collaborations with school systems to establish NGiT Tech Clubs and Innovation Labs
- Awareness campaigns to change harmful gender norms around girls in STEM
- Hosting community events and demo days to showcase local talent and innovation
- Research, reports, and thought leadership on gender, tech, and inclusive development in Africa