The Federal Government of Nigeria UNVEILS FREE AI ACADEMY FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS
In a bid to equip Nigerian Youths with cutting-edge technology skills, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel Corporation, has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy.
According to the Ministry, the AI Academy will provide beneficiaries with free access to self-paced courses on AI fundamentals, ethics, tools, and real-world applications, noting that the participants will also have the opportunity to compete for AI ambassadorial roles and internships with Intel Corporation, gaining hands-on global experience in AI.
The programme aims to prepare Nigerian Youths for future jobs and leadership roles in the digital economy, empowering them with AI skills, enhancing their competitiveness in the global job market, and also driving innovation in the country.
This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive economic growth, improve lives, and create opportunities for Nigerian Youths.
Interested applicants can register for the AI Academy by logging into the link provided www. scienceandtech.gov.ng/academy
The Application portal will close on January 30th, 2025.
