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Tech Education (ALX, AltSchool, Coursera)
The degree is dead; long live the portfolio.
ALX Africa:
Verdict: The Hardest but Most Rewarding.
Free (sponsored), but requires 70 hours/week. If you survive their Software Engineering program, you are global-ready. It is a "Navy SEAL" training for coders.
AltSchool Africa:
Verdict: The Structured Path.
Paid, but offers a "School of Engineering," "School of Product," and "School of Data." Great for those who need structure and mentorship rather than self-paced chaos.
Coursera / Udemy:
Verdict: The Library.
Good for specific skills (e.g., "Learn React in 20 hours"), but lacks the community pressure that keeps you accountable. Use this for supplementary learning, not your core education.
ALX Africa:
Verdict: The Hardest but Most Rewarding.
Free (sponsored), but requires 70 hours/week. If you survive their Software Engineering program, you are global-ready. It is a "Navy SEAL" training for coders.
AltSchool Africa:
Verdict: The Structured Path.
Paid, but offers a "School of Engineering," "School of Product," and "School of Data." Great for those who need structure and mentorship rather than self-paced chaos.
Coursera / Udemy:
Verdict: The Library.
Good for specific skills (e.g., "Learn React in 20 hours"), but lacks the community pressure that keeps you accountable. Use this for supplementary learning, not your core education.
Financial Intelligence (Stears, TechCabal)
In Nigeria, if you snooze on economic news, you lose money.
Stears Business:
The "Bloomberg" of Nigeria. Their data-driven deep dives into inflation, FX policies, and sector analysis are mandatory reading for anyone earning above ₦500k/month.
TechCabal:
The Pulse of the Ecosystem. If you want to know which startup just raised money (and is hiring) or which fintech is having regulatory issues, read TC Daily.
Nairametrics:
The Stock Market Watchdog. Essential for tracking the NGX, Treasury Bills, and CBN policy shifts.
Stears Business:
The "Bloomberg" of Nigeria. Their data-driven deep dives into inflation, FX policies, and sector analysis are mandatory reading for anyone earning above ₦500k/month.
TechCabal:
The Pulse of the Ecosystem. If you want to know which startup just raised money (and is hiring) or which fintech is having regulatory issues, read TC Daily.
Nairametrics:
The Stock Market Watchdog. Essential for tracking the NGX, Treasury Bills, and CBN policy shifts.
Legal & Compliance (CAC, FIRS)
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse; it is a liability.
CAC (Corporate Affairs Commission) Portal:
Learn to navigate this yourself. Registering a Business Name is now a DIY process if you are patient. Do not pay an agent ₦50k for something that costs ₦10k and takes 2 hours.
FIRS (TaxPro Max):
If you run a business, get your TCC (Tax Clearance Certificate). It is the golden ticket for government contracts and visa applications. Understanding VAT filing on TaxPro Max is a superpower.
CAC (Corporate Affairs Commission) Portal:
Learn to navigate this yourself. Registering a Business Name is now a DIY process if you are patient. Do not pay an agent ₦50k for something that costs ₦10k and takes 2 hours.
FIRS (TaxPro Max):
If you run a business, get your TCC (Tax Clearance Certificate). It is the golden ticket for government contracts and visa applications. Understanding VAT filing on TaxPro Max is a superpower.
Communities (The "Who You Know" Factor)
Your network is your net worth.
Tech Twitter (X):
It can be toxic, but it is also the fastest way to get a job. Curate your timeline. Follow builders, not influencers. Engage in "Build in Public."
Substack Newsletters:
Subscribe to writers like Fu'ad Lawal (Vistanium) or InvestBamboo market updates. These micro-communities often have WhatsApp groups where the real "alpha" is shared.
Tech Twitter (X):
It can be toxic, but it is also the fastest way to get a job. Curate your timeline. Follow builders, not influencers. Engage in "Build in Public."
Substack Newsletters:
Subscribe to writers like Fu'ad Lawal (Vistanium) or InvestBamboo market updates. These micro-communities often have WhatsApp groups where the real "alpha" is shared.
Chinedu "The Librarian" Okeke
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Chinedu curates learning paths for tech talent. He believes that "Access to Information" is the only true leveller in the Nigerian economy.
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