The Federal Government has signed a $7.5 million partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish a national Artificial Intelligence Scaling Hub aimed at driving innovation across key sectors.
The agreement was formalised in Abuja during a meeting between Communications Minister Mr. Bosun Tijani, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who is currently on a multi-country visit to Africa.
The hub will focus on deploying AI in agriculture, healthcare, and education—prioritising practical solutions with measurable social impact.
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Mr. Tijani described the initiative as a strategic turning point, positioning Nigeria as a continental leader in AI development.
The Gates Foundation confirmed the funding will support infrastructure, skills training, and pilot programmes tackling local challenges.
Mr. Gates, who has pledged to give away his fortune within two decades, said the Foundation is keen to partner with governments that are committed to innovation-led growth.
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