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We have been selected among the 37 state hubs for the iHatch Cohort 5 National programme. Within the Kano Innovation Ecosystem, we will serve as a structure supporting startups through incubation, mentorship coordination, and ecosystem-driven development .

Are you working harder or smarter? Join the AI Think Tank Meetup for practical insights on using AI to optimize work and solve real problems. 📅 Sunday, March 29, 2026 ⏰ 12:00PM 📍 Brown Pegion ICT 🔗 Register: forms.gle/cVKZ8yrPzEYSxU…

Data Protection Officers (DPO) Training and Certification Programme – Registration Open The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened registration for the second edition of its Data Protection Officers (DPO) Training and Certification Programme. The programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to become Certified Data Protection Officers. Programme Focus: Data protection, privacy compliance, and certification Eligibility: Interested professionals and individuals Registration link: forms.ndpc.gov.ng/dpotraining/ This opportunity is shared by the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) as part of its commitment to promoting education, empowerment, and community development across Africa. #PIPFoundation #ScholarshipOpportunities #EducationForAll #DataProtection #DigitalSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment

Chisom Okwor created an automated braiding device that doubles hairstylists' income while reducing hand/wrist strain. The Google engineer & Fisk grad is bringing much-needed tech to the hair braiding industry. 💡 🔗 afrotech.com/chisom-okwor-c…

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✨ It’s #CSEdWeek! New data shows that when CS is required for graduation, more girls and students of color continue in advanced CS — not just take one class. Early exposure builds confidence and opens real pathways. 👉 Article: edweek.org/teaching-learn…

If you're a woman in STEM (or aspire to be): Your voice matters in these policy conversations. You don't need a policy degree, all you need is your lived experience and STEM expertise. What's your take? Have you encountered AI bias in hiring? 👇

What can policy do? -Require bias audits of AI hiring tools. NYC passed this! Known as NYC Local Law 144 -Mandate transparency in automated decisions -Hold companies accountable for discriminatory outcomes -Fund research on algorithmic fairness

For young women entering STEM: - Your qualifications might never reach human eyes - Bias is now embedded in algorithms, harder to detect - Without intervention, the gender gap will widen This is exactly why we need women in AI policy roles.

This isn't just about one company. Studies show that: - 83% of employers now use AI in hiring - Women's resumes are 30% less likely to pass AI screening in tech roles - Career gaps (often due to caregiving) trigger automatic rejections The scale is massive 😩

Case in point: Amazon scrapped its AI recruiting tool in 2018 after discovering it penalized resumes containing the word "women's" (as in "women's chess club captain"). It had learned to prefer male candidates from historical hiring patterns. Source: [Reuters report 11-10-2018]

AI hiring tools are trained on historical data like resumes, promotions, and success patterns from the past. What's the issue? You ask, well that data reflects decades of gender discrimination in STEM. AI doesn't "fix" bias. It automates it. Stay with me 👇🏻

AI is now making hiring decisions in STEM. But there's a problem: these systems are perpetuating gender bias at scale. Here's what every woman in STEM needs to know (and why policy matters): 🧵

This bill isn't just policy; it's about our digital future. Next steps: → Bill expected to be signed THIS MONTH → Follow implementation closely → Engage with your reps → Share to educate others. #DigitalTransformation #PolicyMatters #NigeriaInnovation

4: What to Watch Out For Of course there are concerns 1. Fines start at ₦10M for businesses, ₦1M for individuals 2. Potential regulatory overlap between agencies 3. Implementation challenges ahead. We need to stay informed, engaged, and hold institutions accountable.

3: Bridging the Digital Divide The infrastructure is coming: 90,000 km of fiber-optic cables. 4,000+ new communication towers. 20M+ unconnected Nigerians getting access. Urban or rural - EVERYONE deserves digital opportunities. This is about economic justice. Period.

2: Your Digital Signature = Legal Power Electronic signatures now have FULL legal recognition! What this means: → Sign contracts from anywhere → Close business deals faster → Secure digital commerce. For women entrepreneurs & SMEs: This levels the playing field!

1: Government Services Going Digital The bill MANDATES all government institutions to digitize their operations. Renew documents from your phone, apply for permits online, access services 24/7 and Full transparency This is a game-changer for professionals & rural communities.

Nigeria's Digital Economy Bill is about to change EVERYTHING for 200M+ Nigerians. Here's what the National Assembly hearing revealed about how this affects YOU 🧵👇🏾 #DigitalNigeria #TechPolicy #WomenInSTEM

Digital inclusion shouldn’t start with policies; it should start with people. We need to listen locally to teachers, students, and communities before designing programs for them. That’s how we bridge the digital divide sustainably. #DigitalInclusion #TechPolicy #Nigeria #STEM