An artificial intelligence-powered innovation developed in Nigeria that can reduce MRI scan acquisition time by up to 90 per cent has won the Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI), according to ThisDay Live. Its developer, Mary-Brenda Akoda, reportedly became the first woman and first millennial to win the prize as an individual. The technology aims to make medical imaging faster and potentially more accessible.

GenScan AI, developed by Akoda, has won the $100,000 Nigeria LNG (NLNG) science prize. Prof. Barth Nnaji, Chairman of the NPSI Advisory Board, said the innovation stood out by combining advanced artificial intelligence with practical healthcare applications. The award recognises scientific work with real-world impact in Nigeria. Further details about the innovation, the award ceremony, and other contenders were not provided in the available report, but the recognition highlights the growing role of AI-driven healthcare solutions in the country.

Nigerian scientist and artificial intelligence researcher Mary Brenda Akoda has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation, which carries a $100,000 award sponsored by Nigeria LNG, according to Nairametrics. She received the prize for GenScan AI, an AI-powered technology designed to significantly reduce the time required for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans. The innovation highlights the growing application of artificial intelligence in medical imaging and healthcare technology within Nigeria.

An International Atomic Energy Agency expert, Dr Terez Sera, has said there are gaps in Nigeria's nuclear medicine practice that need to be identified and addressed to improve patient care. Sera, an Associate Professor of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, made the remarks in Abuja on Monday at the opening of a regional training course, according to Daily Trust.

CogniRep Strategies Holding Co. has launched Nigeria's first artificial intelligence-powered media marketplace, featuring three platforms designed to enhance transparency, institutional trust, and cross-border commercial partnerships between the United States and Africa. The initiative emphasizes the importance of trust in fostering trade, beyond just financial capital, according to the company.

NerdzFactory Company has announced the continuation of the Experience AI initiative, which aims to deepen AI education across Nigerian secondary schools in 2026. This rollout is part of a broader effort to enhance technological literacy among students and prepare them for future careers in artificial intelligence and related fields.