WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala calls for AI investment in Africa, highlighting Nigeria's potential.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, urged Nigeria and other African nations to invest in AI for economic growth. At a ceremony, she highlighted AI's potential to boost the global economy by $15.7 trillion by 2030 and discussed Nigeria's specific benefits. A survey shows 70% of Nigeria's online population has used AI, exceeding the global average. Nigerians are optimistic about AI's role in transforming the economy, though challenges like internet access and digital infrastructure remain.

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