Nigeria critical to Africa’s growth as AI adds $2.9t, says GSMA

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Nigeria critical to Africa’s growth as AI adds $2.9t, says GSMA
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Nigeria will play a huge role in advancing Africa's Artificial Intelligence (AI) drive for social economic progress and climate development.

Nigeria will play a huge role in advancing Africa's Artificial Intelligence drive for social economic progress and climate development. According to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association in a new report, titled: "AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact – Nigeria Deep Dive," noted that the country had the potential to drive…

The newly released analysis on Nigeria, also funded by FCDO, highlighted AI’s transformative capacity in the country in key sectors such as agriculture, energy and climate action, and underscored Nigeria’s potential to lead in AI-driven development across the continent. GSMA said digital technologies would enhance resource efficiency, increase productivity, improve market access, and reduce post-harvest losses. It added that AI-powered solutions, like Crop2Cash’s FarmAdvice and ThriveAgric’s Agricultural Operating System, were already making strides by providing tailored advice and financial services to farmers.

According to it, these solutions are critical in addressing the energy sector’s needs, providing both on-grid and off-grid systems with the tools to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The report noted that where access is lacking, AI could also play a role by helping inform energy planning and supporting the financing of solar appliances to reduce energy poverty.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities.

The police in Lagos State yesterday disclosed that an unidentified 25-year-old contract staff allegedly jumped into the iron melting pot of his company and died. The spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this, said that the company’s safety officer, whose name was not mentioned, reported the case to the Sagamu Road Police Division on August…

Hoodlums have burnt down the Redeemed Christian Church of God situated along the Federal College of Education Road in Kontagora, Niger State. The Guardian learnt that the church was set ablaze in the early hours of Saturday, August 10. It was also learnt that the church was razed 10 years ago…

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