Codar Africa
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CODAR Africa, also known as Codar Tech Africa, is a Nigerian company that provides professional training in Technology and other digital skills. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]
History
[edit]CODAR was founded in Nigeria in December 2021 by entrepreneurs including David Sokefun, Williams Olusegun, John Oduoye and Emmanuel Asaolu. From a news publication on The Guardian Nigeria published in April 2023, Sokefun and Olusegun described the company as an effort to address gaps they had identified in the quality, affordability and accessibility of technical training in Africa.[2][3]
Training and education
[edit]CODAR provides professional technology training through courses and programmes covering software development, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity and related fields. Its training model emphasizes practical exercises, projects and technology skills intended to prepare learners for employment in the digital economy.[1]
In 2024, The Guardian Nigeria reported that CODAR was pursuing partnerships with universities in Nigeria and abroad as part of efforts to expand artificial-intelligence education.[4]
University partnerships
[edit]The Institute has sought partnerships with universities and other educational institutions to provide technology training alongside existing academic programes.[5][6]
Expansion
[edit]In July 2023, The Guardian reported that CODAR planned to expand it's operation beyond Nigeria with Kenya, South Africa and Egypt as part of the country it was considering .[1]
Funding
[edit]In July 2026, technology publications reported that CODAR had secured US$1.5 million in equity and debt financing to expand its artificial-intelligence and digital-skills training programmes. TechCabal reported that the funding would support expansion of AI programmes, the online learning platform, new learning hubs and scholarship opportunities. [7][8]
Reference
[edit]- 1 2 3 Amos, Kobor (2023-07-18). "Codar expands its presence in Africa". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ Anthony (2023-04-28). "We are using AI to revolutionise tech training in Africa, say startup, Codar founders". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
- ↑ Gupta, Nandini; Nov 9, Forbes AfricaPublished; 2023; GMT+2, 06:57pm (2023-11-09). "Developing The Future Workforce In Africa". www.forbesafrica.com. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
{{cite web}}:|last3=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Amos, Kobor (2024-05-22). "35,000 users after, Codar is partnering with universities to promote AI education". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
- ↑ Amodeni, Adunni (2024-12-20). "Codar Offers Up to 95% Scholarship on Tech Courses as it Opens Admissions for 2025 - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ Oboh (2026-06-17). "Codar partners Propel to strengthen internship, job placement system". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ "Codar raises $1.5 million to expand AI education across Africa". techcabal.com. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ Kennedy, Fred (2026-07-19). "Codar Raises $1.5 Million to Expand AI and Digital Skills Training Across Africa". Empower Africa. Retrieved 2026-09-21.