21 August 2024

The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) for driving socio-economic progress and climate impact in its new report, ‘AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact – Nigeria Deep Dive.’

It follows the continent-wide report, which highlighted that while Africa currently accounts for only 2.5% of the global AI market, emerging AI applications hold the potential to boost African economic growth by an astonishing $2.9 trillion by 2030. The newly-released analysis on Nigeria highlights AI’s transformative capacity in the country in key sectors such as agriculture, energy and climate action, and underscores Nigeria’s potential to lead in AI-driven development across the continent.

01 August 2024

Telecommunications infrastructure is fragile. As much as owners and operators attempt to harden and protect their networks, it’s an unfortunate reality that cell towers, cables, and the totality of ground equipment are highly vulnerable to natural or manmade calamities. And when damage to any part of the network interrupts communications, the impact on communities and economies is profound.

Such was the case in the Western African country of Burkina Faso with a population north of 22 million. Significant government investment in fiber networks had successfully established broadband connectivity across much of the country.