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ABOUT nig@thon
Nig@thon is a special android application development event for female undergraduate students of Nigeria tertiary institutions (Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education) and senior secondary schools.
The event is led by Dr. Yetunde Folajimi, a Computer Science expert with many years experience of IT mentoring.
Free snacks, lunch, souvenirs and training kits are provided courtesy of donations from our sponsors.

PRIZES & AWARDS
  • Best project award (Undergraduate): N30,000, android tablet and 16gb flash disk
  • 1st runner-up (Undergraduate): N15,000, android smartphone & 16gb flash disk
  • 2nd runner-up (Undergraduate): N7,500 &  16gb flash disks
  • Most talented geek girl (sec. sch. category) - Laptop
  • Consolation prizes: Lots of memory cards and flash disks
SPECIAL  ATTRACTION
Principals of secondary schools are invited to nominate a female student from each school to participate at the geek girls codefest (coding competition) of the event. The most talented geek girl goes home with a laptop and a plaque for her school. Consolation prizes also goes to 1st and 2nd runners up.

ELIGIBILITY:
You don't have to be a programmer or computer science student. All you need is a spirit of innovation and readiness to learn. Trainers will be available to put you through rapid android application development without knowing how to write a single piece of code.

HIGHLIGTS:
  • Brainstorming to create insight into using apps to solve prevailing challenges in Nigeria
  • hands-on training sessions on android app development. 
  • Participants work in teams to develop innovative android apps. 
  • Project showcase, Prize and award-giving 

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Download Nig@thon 2014-2015 report

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