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AI can help Nigeria overcome economic challenges, says Okonjo-Iweala

The article from MSN discusses how Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a pivotal role in helping Nigeria address its economic challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Vanguard Economic Discourse in Lagos, she highlighted AI's potential to enhance productivity, improve service delivery, and foster economic diversification in Nigeria. Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance of embracing technology to drive growth, particularly in sectors like agriculture, health, and education. She also stressed the need for Nigeria to invest in digital infrastructure and skills development to fully leverage AI's benefits, while cautioning about the ethical use of AI to ensure it benefits all segments of society and does not widen existing inequalities.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/money/other/ai-can-help-nigeria-overcome-economic-challenges-says-okonjo-iweala/ar-BB1rsa7N ]