At the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy's side event on “Building Africa’s Digital Workforce” at #UNGA80, the Nigeria AI Collective was on ground and well represented — Osasuyi Dirisu, PhD (Executive Director, Policy Innovation Centre (PIC)) and Olubayo Adekanmbi PhD (Our founder /Co-executor of Nigeria AI Collective).

The session spotlighted the mission of the Collective: driving AI research rooted in Nigeria’s realities, building local skills and capacity, shaping responsible AI policies, and fostering collaboration across industry, academia, and government.

The Nigeria AI Collective is working to make sure AI in Nigeria is not just imported, but homegrown, inclusive, and impactful across agriculture, health, finance, education, and beyond.

As one of the executors of the Nigeria AI Collective, DSN - Data Science Nigeria remains committed to building a future where AI is developed by Africans for Africa, driving inclusion, innovation and real impact.

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At #UNGA80, Nigeria secured a historic win.

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, officially announced that Nigeria will host Deep Learning Indaba 2026, the annual gathering of Africa’s machine learning and AI community, for the very first time. Data Science Nigeria will serve as the local organising partner.

The announcement was backed by strong presence from across policy and industry. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, the Executive Director of Galaxy Backbone, Dr Ibrahim Olayanju and other national leaders alongside representatives from Microsoft, Google, Nvidia and more.

This milestone is beyond event hosting; It’s a bold statement of how Nigeria is stepping forward to lead Africa’s AI future with global endorsement and support.

Deep Learning Indaba 2026 will bring together the brightest minds in AI, building collaboration and setting the pace for the continent’s digital transformation.
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'Lies Spread Faster Than Facts'—Maria Ressa at the UN #UNGA80 | United Nations

18 minutes: https://youtu.be/Yeh3o4aRHCs

When your crazy uncle said something crazy, it remained within the family, but now, it gets to the front page of newspapers because amplified by social media.

SUDARSHAN LIVE KHABAR LOBBY

Sudarshan live:05/10/2025, international news updates report by-Un Geneva, "For peace. For dignity. For justice. For the world we know is possible when we work as one. We must never give up." - Antonio Guterres, #UNGA80

https://sudarshanlivedotcom.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/sudarshan-live-khabar-lobby-2181/

En ces temps de crise, le Secrétaire général de l’ONU, @antonioguterres , a appelé « à ne pas renoncer » et souligne le rôle « indispensable » de l’ONU

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'Lies Spread Faster Than Facts'—Maria Ressa at the UN #UNGA80 | United Nations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yeh3o4aRHCs #USpol #Fascism #Journalism #Ethics