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Microsoft and Nigeria's Government Train 350,000 in AI Skills

Microsoft, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, Data Science Nigeria, and Lagos Business School, announced a major milestone in its AI National Skills Initiative (AINSI), with more than 350,000 Nigerians reached with AI skills.

By Africa AI Ledger Desk · 19 December 2025 · 1 min read

Microsoft, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, Data Science Nigeria, and Lagos Business School, announced a major milestone in its AI National Skills Initiative (AINSI), with more than 350,000 Nigerians reached with AI skills.

$1 Million Investment

The programme builds on a $1 million Microsoft investment announced in February 2025 to provide AI skilling for one million Nigerians.

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