ARTICLE · 13 NOVEMBER 2024

Spotlight On AI Development In Nigeria

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Nigeria boasts a resilient tech foundation, so it's no surprise that Sam Altman, creator of OpenAI, said, "Nigeria has been the biggest adopter of Artificial Intelligence in Africa."

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Eseoghene Palmer

Nigeria boasts a resilient tech foundation, so it's no surprise that Sam Altman, creator of OpenAI, said, "Nigeria has been the biggest adopter of Artificial Intelligence in Africa."

Nigeria's AI plan is led by the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). The National Innovation and Technology Development Agency (NITDA), under the FMCIDE, has said that the government's main goal is not to regulate AI.

Its focus is twofold: First, to make sure Nigerian organizations are ready to safely use AI. Second, to help Nigerians build the skills needed to create AI solutions that work for both the local economy and global standards.

In this article, we look at AI growth in Nigeria, the hurdles in the way, and the legal and regulatory shifts happening now.

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