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Nigeria Gen AI Fellowship Expands
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- Fri, Jul 24LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
Nigeria's Bosun Tijani Launches ATLAS Continental AI Language Model Network
Nigeria's Minister of Communications Bosun Tijani has launched the ATLAS Network, a state-backed continental initiative to accelerate the development of African AI language models. The move is described as a rare instance of government-led AI infrastructure investment with pan-African reach.
- Thu, Jul 23Unverified — not yet reviewed
Bosun Tijani Foundation Opens Applications for Second Generative AI Fellowship Cohort
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.
- Wed, Jul 22Unverified — not yet reviewed
Bosun Tijani Foundation Expands Gen AI Fellowship to Build Nigeria's AI Talent Pipeline
The Bosun Tijani Foundation has expanded its Generative AI Fellowship, adding structured capacity to Nigeria's government-backed AI skills development push. The expansion adds another layer to a growing national effort to build AI talent as the federal government prioritises artificial intelligence as a strategic development priority.