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.
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