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Women in Tech: First Lady and NITDA’s ICT Initiative By Shuaib Shuaib Agaka
Technology tamfitronics Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu By Shuaib Shuaib AgakaIn a landmark initiative, the Renewed Hope Initiative, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), recently launched an empowering ICT training program specifically designed for women. This initiative aims not only to enhance productivity but also to address the pressing digital gender gap in Nigeria.At the closing ceremony, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu underscored the significance of this training, reiterating its vital role in bridging the digital divide. She articulated a powerful message about digital literacy as a transformative force—equipping women with essential ICT skills not only opens new avenues for personal and professional growth but also empowers them...
Black women on what Harris’s loss says about the US: ‘Voters failed to show up for her’
Politics tamfitronics In the hours after Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election bid and endorse Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee for president, 40,000 Black women – leaders in politics, business and entertainment – met on a Zoom call to rally around the vice-president.“We went from that call to organizing our house, our block, our church, our sorority, and our unions,” said Glynda C Carr, president and co-founder of Higher Heights, an organization that works to help Black women get elected to political office. “That is what we did for the 108 days that she ran for office. Black women used our organizing power around a woman that we knew was qualified, that had a lived experience.”
Bill Burr Jokes That Women Running Against Trump Should Ditch the Pantsuit and ‘Whore It Up a Little’ in Fiery ‘SNL’ Monologue
Politics tamfitronics Hosting the post-election episode of “Saturday Night Live,” Bill Burr opened his monologue with a laugh: “Nice to be here on such a fun week. I don’t want to hear it. I don’t watch politics. We’re gonna keep it light.”But it wasn’t long before he addressed the elephant in the room.“All right ladies, you’re 0 and 2 on this guy,” Burr said, referring to Donald Trump’s victories over both Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. “But you learn more from your losses than your wins. Let’s get into the game tape.” “Ladies, enough with the pantsuit. OK? It’s not working! Stop trying to have respect for yourselves,” he joked, referring to Harris’ and Clinton’s wardrobes.“You don’t win the office on policy; you gotta whore it up a little! I’m not saying go full Hooters,”...
‘Why would they stay?’ Women leaving tech to avoid harassment
Technology tamfitronics Sexual harassment and discrimination remain rife in Australia’s technology start-ups and women are leaving as a result, according to a new report that paints a bleak picture of the financial and human toll on some of the nation’s fastest-growing businesses.Grapevine is a women-led collective that began in 2023 in a bid to expose and address inequality in Australia’s technology sector, and one year on the group says little has improved.Paloma Newton (left) and Misha Garg from Grapevine, an initiative to stamp our harassment in the tech sector.Credit: Steven SiewertAmid a mounting number of allegations of inappropriate behaviour at software firm WiseTech Global and coding program Grok Academy, Grapevine has released a new report into the financial impact of toxic workplace behaviours, drawing on stories from hundreds of employees across the sector.It found that...
