Nigeria to establish AI, IoT, blockchain research centres across the six geopolitical zones
- NITDA plans to establish research centres for emerging technologies across Nigeria.
- The initiative aims to foster development and create innovation sandboxes for startups.
- The Nigerian government has launched its first multilingual large language model (LLM) in collaboration with local AI firms.
The establishment of research centres for emerging technologies and the launch of the multilingual large language model (LLM) demonstrate Nigeria's commitment to technological advancement. These initiatives will provide opportunities for innovation, talent development, and economic growth. It is a positive step towards positioning Nigeria as a hub for emerging technologies in Africa.
