SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 16, 2025Forbes

Bringing Investigative Science Back To Nigeria With Applied AI

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African nations are rapidly modernizing their tech sectors, with a focus on AI and biotech. Countries like Egypt, Rwanda, and Mauritius have published AI strategies, while initiatives like the University of Lagos AI and Robotics Lab are fostering innovation. MIT student Victory Yinka-Banjo envisions creating a "Kendall Square" in Nigeria to boost domestic vaccine production and biotechnology research, aiming to bridge the gap between science and healthcare.

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