The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed an agreement with the Gates Foundation to establish the Nigerian AI Scaling Hub with $7.5 million in funding and expertise from the Foundation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts have warned that Nigeria, with its current jump into AI without putting in place governance, security, and ethical standards, faces the risk of turning a technological breakthrough into a national vulnerability.
Microsoft Corporation, has officially launched its Lagos Development Centre, which is now ready to swing into full operations. Ten Nigerian software engineers have already been selected