Melodia Coding Academy
27 Feb
In a bold step towards bridging the digital skills gap in Nigeria, Melodia Coding Academy hosted an insightful seminar – ‘Leveraging Digital Skills for Career Success (Series 1.1)’ – on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The event, held at Blue Pictures Cinema, The City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, attracted a diverse audience of industry leaders, tech enthusiasts,…
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