2024 NaijaCoder Summer Program

NaijaCoder is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Nigerian youth through technology education. The organization’s flagship program is the NaijaCoder Summer Coding Program, a free six-week program that introduces high school students to the basics of algorithms and computer programming. The program is designed to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. The NaijaCoder Summer Coding Program is held annually in August. The 2024 NaijaCoder Summer Program program is open to all Nigerian high school students. Students are selected for the program based on their academic record, interest in computer science, and financial need.

The program curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Programming
• Problem-solving and algorithm design
• Data structures and algorithms
• Web development
• Mobile app development

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The program is taught by experienced software engineers from Nigeria and the United States. Students also have the opportunity to work on real-world projects with mentors from the tech industry. The NaijaCoder Summer Coding Program has a proven track record of success. In 2022, 95% of program participants reported that the program increased their interest in computer science. Additionally, 80% of participants reported that the program improved their understanding of algorithms and programming. The NaijaCoder Summer Coding Program is a valuable opportunity for Nigerian high school students to learn the skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. The program is also a valuable asset to the Nigerian tech ecosystem. By providing students with the skills they need to become software engineers, NaijaCoder is helping to build the next generation of Nigerian tech leaders.