CITAD seeks Bauchi, Kano support for women, girls digital literacy

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The Centre for Information Technology and Development has requested the partnership of stakeholders in Bauchi and Kano states in addressing the gender digital divide and expanding business opportunities for women and girls in Northern Nigeria. The Programme Manager of the project, Fatima Baba…

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