{"id":136394,"date":"2024-10-31T23:56:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T22:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerian-govt-announces-n2-8bn-google-support-to-boost-ai"},"modified":"2024-11-01T10:34:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T09:34:31","slug":"nigerian-govt-announces-n2-8bn-google-support-to-boost-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/nigerian-govt-announces-n2-8bn-google-support-to-boost-ai","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Govt announces N2.8bn Google support to boost AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian government has announced a N2.8 billion support grant from Google to boost Artificial Intelligence talent development in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, \u2018Bosun Tijani, made the announcement on Thursday at an unveiling event organized by the Nigerian Government and Google, in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>The minister said the support fund is part of Google\u2019s $5.8 million commitment to support digital skills programs across Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the fund will help close the unemployment gap and economic hardship Nigerians face.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis support from Google is a testament to our commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leader in AI innovation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy leveraging Google\u2019s expertise and resources, we are creating opportunities to equip Nigerians with the skills they need to thrive in the global digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a major step forward in our journey towards a more inclusive and innovative future for all Nigerians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>On his part, Matt Brittin, President, Google EMEA, explained that the grant will be implemented in Nigeria through the government\u2019s ongoing 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program with the focus of 20,000 Nigerians with AI skills.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, he noted that through the scheme, 125,000 educators will be trained and 10 promising Nigerian AI startups will be empowered with N100 million.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m pleased to announce that Google.org is providing N2.8 billion (or approximately $1.7 million) in funding to the Data Scientists Network Foundation, supporting the Honourable Minister\u2019s vision for AI growth in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis funding will be directed toward critical initiatives that advance AI skills and opportunities across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough this grant, we\u2019re supporting the FMCIDE\u2019s 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program, with a focus on equipping 20,000 young Nigerians with advanced skills in AI and data science.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdditionally, the Experience AI Program, developed with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, will train 25,000 educators to inspire and educate 125,000 young learners, introducing them to AI fundamentals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFinally, the AI Fund, created in collaboration with NCAIR, is providing 10 promising Nigerian AI startups with N100 million in funding, alongside up to $3.5 million in Google Cloud Credits, mentorship from Google engineers, and technical support,\u201d the Google executive stated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Nigerian government has announced a N2.8 billion support grant from Google to boost Artificial Intelligence talent development in the country. Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, \u2018Bosun Tijani, made the announcement on Thursday at an unveiling event organized by the Nigerian Government and Google, in Abuja. 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