US EditionFG Partners Gates Foundation on $7.5m Nigerian AI Scaling Hub
- On June 4, 2025, in Abuja, the Nigerian Federal Government formalized an agreement with the Gates Foundation through a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the AI Scaling Hub, which will receive funding support of up to $7.5 million.
- This collaboration supports Nigeria’s push to expedite AI implementation in vital areas such as healthcare, farming, and learning, aligning with the country’s National AI Strategy and development priorities.
- The AI Scaling Hub brings together public sector bodies, technology companies, academic institutions, and development collaborators to offer guidance and resources, driving AI advancements that have wide-reaching socio-economic benefits.
- Dr. Bosun Tijani emphasized the hub as a significant achievement in Nigeria’s digital advancement, describing it as a collaborative effort to responsibly expand the deployment of well-developed AI technologies across the country.
- The initiative signals growing international confidence in Nigeria's leadership in AI in Africa and aims to enhance development outcomes while supporting local talent and innovation.
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Govt, Gates Foundation Unveil $7.5m AI Scaling Hub
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Joy Agwunobi The Nigerian government has entered into a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a multi-sectoral initiative aimed at accelerating the responsible development and widespread adoption of AI-driven solutions across key national sectors. With a commitment of $7.5 million in funding and technical support from the Gates Foundation over a three-year period,…
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