Nairametrics highlights 10 Nigerian AI founders who are significantly impacting the AI industry and enhancing Nigeria's reputation in the global tech arena. Their innovative contributions are reshaping the narrative from consumers to creators within the technology sector.

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.

Aisha Achimugu has received the Daily Times Trailblazer Award in Nigeria, according to PM News. The organisers said the contributions and achievements of award recipients would be permanently documented in the publication as part of a broader effort to preserve the country's institutional and national history. The recognition honours individuals considered to have made notable contributions to national development.

At the UNDP's pan-African edtech accelerator, Data Entry Academy from Nigeria won the top prize among twenty finalists. The competition saw ten startups recognized for their innovations, with startups from Egypt and Senegal securing the second and third places, respectively.

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.