Nigeria and EU Foster AI Research Ties at UNILAG Forum

The European Union and Nigeria are strengthening ties in AI research and innovation at a forum hosted by the University of Lagos. Efforts are underway to establish a structured framework for collaboration in science, technology, and innovation between the EU and Nigeria.

The forthcoming EU-Nigeria Science, Technology, and Innovation Agreement aims to formalize the partnership, enabling joint research between universities and enterprises to explore AI applications relevant to Nigeria's development priorities and the broader African innovation landscape. The event highlighted the importance of equitable partnerships for the future of AI in Africa.