🇳🇬 English, 28 October 2026, AI adoption
Gates Foundation says Nigeria must build AI around real-world problems
Nigeria's AI ambitions should be judged by the lives the technology improves, not just the number of products launched.
The Gates Foundation argues that Nigeria’s AI development should focus on practical applications in healthcare, education, agriculture, and public services.
McKinsey & Company estimates that Gen AI could unlock $61 billion to $103 billion of economic value across sectors in Africa.
The Gates Foundation is supporting the Nigeria AI Building Hub and has committed at least $1 billion over two years to expanding access to AI and AI-enabled solutions.