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- 19 Nov 2016
Dr. Uyi, IBM's Chief Data Scientist, Headlines Nigeria's 1st Data Science Seminar
Nigeria is set to key into the fast growing Data Science sub-sector of the ICT profession with the launch of the Data Science Nigeria, a Corporate Social Responsibility project led by MTN’s Bayo…
- 2 Sept 2019
iDAF Now Accepting Applications for iAspire Data Science Fellowship Programme
Data science continues to evolve as one of the most lucrative and in-demand career paths for skilled professionals. iDAF, a non-governmental organisation that focuses on creating an Artificial…
- 30 Nov 2016
Data Science Nigeria to Raise New Generation of Datapreneurs
Young Nigerians in their hundreds participated in the maiden workshop for the Data Science Nigeria aimed at positioning the country to benefit from the growing global importance of data and…
- 16 Oct 2018
Data Science Could Improve Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange - Adekanmbi
Olubayo Adekanmbi, the Convener of Data Science Nigeria (DSN) has said that data science could be a major Foreign exchange earner for the country if it’s well harnessed. He said that data…
- 19 Jan 2017
Over 40% Data Science Tasks Will Be Automated by 2020- Gartner
More than 40 percent of data science tasks will be automated by 2020, resulting in increased productivity and broader usage of data and analytics by citizen data scientists, according to Gartner,…
- 28 Nov 2017
KPMG Offers Internship to 10 Data Science Nigeria Bootcamp Hackathon Participants
KPMG, leading advisory services provider has offered internship to the top ten participants of the recently concluded Data Science Nigeria (DSN) Bootcamp hackathon. Some of the qualified participants…
- 14 Nov 2019
BlueChip Technologies Backs InterCampus Machine Learning Competition with Data Science Nigeria
Bluechip Technologies Limited, a leading indigenous business applications and data management solutions firm, has continued its commitment to capacity building by sponsoring the second edition of the…
- 12 Nov 2019
Microsoft Once Again Backs Data Science Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp 2019
For the second year running, Microsoft through the 4Afrika initiative, is the lead sponsor of the 2019 Data Science Nigeria (DSN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp, an all-expenses-paid learning…
- 2 Feb 2018
Ondo Gets Curators University To Train 1200 Youths On Data Science
No fewer than 1200 youths would be trained on data science at the newly established Coven Labs of the Curator University of Data Science in 2018. The first batch of training over the week in…
- 30 Oct 2017
OAU Undergraduate, Adeola Wins Data Science Nigeria Bootcamp Hackathon
By peter oluka Adeola Balogun, a young female 400-level Computer Science undergraduate from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has won the Data Science Nigeria (DSN) bootcamp hackathon. The…
- 29 Nov 2019
Terragon Seeks Govt Support for Growth of Data Science in Nigeria
Ayodeji Balogun, co-founder and chief operations officer, Terragon Group, has urged government to partner with the private sector in order to fashion out 21st century curriculum that would prepare…
- 21 Nov 2019
Data Science Nigeria to Raise 1m AI Experts in 10 Years
Data Science Nigeria (DSN) is leading a revolution to upskill, re-skill and retool young Nigerians in Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to enable them become more productive to the country and the…
- 12 Oct 2018
Data Science Nigeria Ignites Students’ Interest in AI
Data Science Nigeria (DSN) has reaffirmed its commitment to raise quality students in Nigeria who can use machine learning and artificial intelligence to solve Nigerian problems. Olubayo Adekanmbi,…
- eBusiness29 Aug 2026
ABU Zaria Empowers Young Women with Digital, Data Science, Python Skills
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has empowered young women with practical skills in digital literacy, data analysis, artificial intelligence, data science and Python programming as part of efforts to strengthen female participation in technology and innovation.
- 27 Nov 2019
Softcom Partners Data Science Nigeria to Democratize AI for Nigerian Students; Business Executives
In furtherance of its vision to solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges in identity, education, payment and data for people and businesses, Softcom is supporting easy access to artificial…
- 21 Jun 2026
Nwanegbo Bags Africa Digital Award in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, and one Nigerian researcher is helping shape that transformation through applied innovation, research, and advocacy. In…
- 24 Dec 2019
Beneficiaries Applaud Coven Works, GIZ On Data Science & Artificial Intelligence training
As the world faces the transformative economic, social and environmental challenges of Globalization 4.0, it has never been more important to invest in people. Valuing human capital not only…
- 26 Nov 2019
How Winners emerge in Data Science Nigeria 2019 Intercampus Machine Learning bootcamp
Kazeem Hakeem, a graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University and Obinna Onuoha, also a graduate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, have won scholarship for their Master of Science…
- 5 Dec 2016
IBM Chief Urges Nigeria to Invest in Data Science against Infrastructure
Dr. Uyi Stewart, a US-based Nigerian leading data scientist and Chief Data Scientist, IBM, has urged Nigeria to invest more in data science rather than infrastructure in order to achieve…
- 25 May 2020
Coven Works Launches AI School, Targets 200,000 beneficiaries in 6months
As part of the efforts to democratize and encourage both young people and job seekers to embrace life-long learning and tee of their career pathway in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence,…
- 24 Dec 2014
Gartner Explains Why CIOs Should Consider Advanced Analytics
Ahead of the annual Gartner Business Intelligence & Analytics (triple) Summits Alexander Linden, research director at Gartner, has explained the opportunities that advanced analytics and data…
- 4 Oct 2018
Microsoft Backs DSN’s Deep Learning Bootcamp to Upskill Local Developers in Modern Technologies
Microsoft Africa is the lead sponsor of the third edition of the Data Science Nigeria (DSN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp, which is aimed at building capacity in the use of Deep Learning…
- 21 Jul 2016
MTN, Chams Address National Audience on Smart City at EBS
MTN Nigeria and Chams Resort will address a national audience on Smart City at the August edition of Ennovators Breakfast Series , themed Building Tomorrow’s Cities, an information technology…
- 16 Dec 2025
Microsoft Empowers 350,000 more Nigerians with AI Skills
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, Data Science Nigeria, and Lagos Business School, today announced a major milestone in its AI National Skills Initiative (AINSI),…
- 8 Mar 2019
Experts Urge Firms to Change Strategy on the Use of Data for Growth
Experts in the field of data science have urged business leaders and policy makers in Africa to shift from making intuition-based decisions to data-driven decisions that align with their organisation…
- 17 Dec 2019
Softcom Distributes AI Book to 250 Schools in Lagos
Softcom Limited on Monday donated the recently launched Artificial Intelligence textbooks to 250 primary and secondary school teachers across Lagos state. L-R: Seindemi Olobayo, Chief Solutions…
- 6 May 2022
Orodata Science Launches Vaccine Tracker to Enhance Economic Recovery & Improve Access to Data
Orodata Science sets another significant milestone with the launch of its vaccine tracker, “Orodata Covid19 Vaccine Tracker” driven towards achieving equitable economic recovery by improving access…
- 2 Dec 2021
Data Scientists Network to Train 1m Nigerians
Data Scientists Network (DSN) formerly known as Data Science Nigeria has restated its commitment to train one million Nigerians in digital skills and impact two billon people from the African…
- 8 Aug 2019
Edo State, MainOne Partner to Train Edo Youth in Digital Skills & AI Technology
In a collaborative effort to groom a skilled generation and produce techpreneurs in Edo State, the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) has partnered with MainOne, West Africa’s leading…
- 30 Apr 2024
Google, Kaduna State Others Partner to Launch First Hausa-Language AI learning Series to Expand Tech Education and Empower Women
A new initiative aimed at empowering women in Northern Nigeria through AI education was launched today. Google, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, and Data Science Nigeria, introduced…