Nigeria among fastest climbers globally in AI readiness ranking - Oxford report

Nigeria among fastest climbers globally in AI readiness ranking – Oxford report

Nigeria has recorded one of the fastest improvements in artificial intelligence readiness globally, climbing 31 places in just two years, according to the Oxford Government AI Readiness Index 2025. The country moved from 103rd position in 2023 to 72nd out of 195 countries in 2025, placing it in t

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Folake Balogun

Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.