Meta has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the 3 Million Technical Talent programme, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria to launch AI Academy Nigeria.
The initiative is designed to expand access to practical artificial intelligence training for Nigerian developers, students, entrepreneurs and young professionals, while strengthening the country’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
The programme will also support startups through an AI Startup Pitchathon. Two winning startups are expected to receive $5,000 each in cash funding, $2,000 in Meta advertising credits, and an opportunity to represent Nigeria at Meta’s AI Summit in Istanbul later in 2026.
The Federal Government said the partnership would help equip young Nigerians with globally relevant AI skills and create more opportunities for technology-driven businesses and innovation across the country.
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