The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $7.5 million agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the Nigerian AI Scaling Hub, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the use of artificial intelligence in key sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and education.
The announcement was made by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, following a meeting with Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation team in Abuja on June 3, 2025. The minister emphasized that the hub will focus on practical AI applications that address everyday challenges faced by Nigerians.
“This partnership reflects a shared belief that Nigeria can not only adopt technology but also shape it to solve real problems,” Tijani said.
Bill Gates is currently on a visit to Africa, meeting with leaders and attending events such as the Goalkeepers Nigeria event, which highlights local AI innovations and efforts to strengthen primary healthcare.
The Gates Foundation plans to invest the majority of its $200 billion funding over the next 20 years in Africa, focusing on health and development priorities.
