Nigeria to deploy AI to boost economy, secures N2.8bn grant from Google

The Federal Government has declared its readiness to deploy Artificial Technology (AI) to improve the country’s economy.
The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the government has secured N2.8 billion grant from search engine giant, Google to boost AI talent development in the country.

Tijani said the government would focus on sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance in addressing local challenges and driving sustainable economic growth through AI.