Nigeria's New AI Research Scheme Offers Grants to Drive Economic Advancement

The Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme, which was recently introduced, aims to promote the extensive use of AI for driving economic progress. The Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced on October 13 that the government plans to award 5 million naira ($6,444) to 45 startups and researchers with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).



This announcement was made by the minister on a social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), and is part of the newly established Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme, which is designed to facilitate the widespread adoption of AI to stimulate economic growth.



According to the scheme's official website, it concentrates on key areas such as agriculture, education, finance, governance, healthcare, utilities, and
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