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Tijani Foundation Opens AI Fellowship Cohort 2

Bosun Tijani Foundation Opens Applications for Second Generative AI Fellowship Cohort

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The Bosun Tijani Foundation has opened applications for the second cohort of its Generative AI Fellowship, building on the programme's first intake as part of Nigeria's broader government-backed AI talent development agenda. The fellowship is one of several initiatives connecting Nigeria's federal digital strategy to practical AI skills training.

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Bosun Tijani Foundation Opens Applications for Cohort 2 of its Gen AI Fellowship · techeconomy.ng · T2

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