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First AI university to open in Nigeria.

What’s the news? The first AI-focused university in the country, Wini University, is set to open in Epe, Lagos! The goal? To turn Africa into a major player in the global AI market while equipping Nigerian youths with cutting-edge skills in artificial intelligence.

Inspired by Qatar’s AI university, which pulled in top talent from across the globe, this Nigerian project has been years in the making. It all started back in 2016 when a group of visionaries from Boston and Nigeria began laying the groundwork. Now, after rallying and getting the green light from the National University Commission (NUC), the dream is becoming a reality.

Wini University aims to do more than just teach — it’s about creating a tech ecosystem that could transform Lagos into Africa’s Silicon Valley. The focus will be on equipping students with in-demand skills like blockchain, quantum computing, machine learning, and generative AI, making them active players in the booming global AI market. And with the global AI market expected to hit $4.6 trillion by 2040, this is a huge step toward putting Africa on the global tech map.

The decision to build in Epe ties into Lagos State’s larger vision of becoming the "California of Africa." President Bola Tinubu’s push to attract global investors and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s efforts to boost Lagos’s economy to fifth place in Africa have made this the perfect spot for such an ambitious project. Traditional rulers and leaders in the area are fully on board too, even donating ancestral land for the university’s permanent site.

Wini University promises to not just boost Epe’s economy but completely transform it, shifting from agriculture to a thriving digital economy. This means quality jobs, innovations like drones, humanoid robots, and AI solutions for climate change, and an influx of global partnerships and investments. The vision is clear: Wini University isn’t just about education — it’s about driving Africa’s tech future.

Wini University definitely has potential, but there are a few things they’ll need to get right. First off, it’s going to take a lot of resources to get it up and running—things like qualified teachers, solid infrastructure, and consistent funding. Without these, it could struggle. Then, the curriculum has to stay on top of global AI trends and actually equip students with the skills to compete internationally, not just teach theory.

And finally, they really need to make sure the university is accessible to a diverse group of students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, so it’s actually inclusive. Without this, they might miss the mark.

Source: https://techpoint.africa/2025/01/21/techpoint-digest-1011/

I hope they do not build it with the cost of 100 universities and shout Ekoonibaje or Itesiwaju Yoruba or Yorubanibaba or SanwoIsWorking.

Standing5:
I hope they do not build it with the cost of 100 universities and shout Ekoonibaje or Itesiwaju Yoruba or Yorubanibaba or SanwoIsWorking.

Building it with the cost of 100 uni is not a problem. But it must show quality of 100 unis put together

AI is just a faculty in the Department of Computer Sciences and Engineering. If you go this road, we will soon have the University of Surgery or the University of Bitcoin.

tollyboy5:

Building it with the cost of 100 uni is not a problem. But it must show quality of 100 unis put together

there is nothing like quality of 100 rolled in one. If the others arent collapsing, he has no excuse to go above the cost of the other functioning ones. That's daylight robbery.

Fantastic.

AI IS THE FUTURE.

This university will position Nigeria as a major AI player in the world, not just Africa.

Excellent development.

Kenya and South Africa are also investing heavily in AI.

We must not let them us.

The world, Africa, and Nigeria will be very different and far more developed in the next decade because of AI and it’s brother, Quantum Computing.

I would advise any person looking for a new career to go and study AI or Quantum Computing.

Your future will be assured.

Standing5:
I hope they do not build it with the cost of 100 universities and shout Ekoonibaje or Itesiwaju Yoruba or Yorubanibaba or SanwoIsWorking.

How does that consign you? Nah, Lagos money. Go to your state governor and ask him to develop your state.

Wow, this is huge and commendable 👏

Any advancement or serious technology will more than likely happen in Lagos...!


Other 35 states... This is a new year! You all should wake the fvck up.

Lagos

Ajah police won’t allow this without roger! How can you carry laptop without being a yahoo boy?

Wow welcome development

Lagos Centre Of Excellence ⭐⭐⭐

Standing5:
I hope they do not build it with the cost of 100 universities and shout Ekoonibaje or Itesiwaju Yoruba or Yorubanibaba or SanwoIsWorking.

Nobody hate naija you.I dislike the country too

We getting there. Step by step

Nigerians will abuse it we’re not there yet, bcus una watch black panther una wan do ai

Omoapena:
Wow, this is huge and commendable 👏

You are useless. What is commendable about it

Hmm

Nigeria we hail thee.

We shall get there.

Enemies of progress (the cursed tribe) will continue to wail while we progress.

Animals!!

Uranos:
Wow welcome development

Lagos Centre Of Excellence ⭐⭐⭐

Useless praise singers

Okay

The state never build road and pipe borne water finish na AI una wan enter

good steps

Rossikk:
Fantastic.

AI IS THE FUTURE.

This university will position Nigeria as a major AI player in the world, not just Africa.

Excellent development.

Kenya and South Africa are also investing heavily in AI.

We must not let them us.

The world, Africa, and Nigeria will be very different and far more developed in the next decade because of AI and it’s brother, Quantum Computing.

I would advise any person looking for a new career to go and study AI or Quantum Computing.

Your future will be assured.

how have all the already existent universities positioned Nigeria as a major player in anything?

Standing5:
I hope they do not build it with the cost of 100 universities and shout Ekoonibaje or Itesiwaju Yoruba or Yorubanibaba or SanwoIsWorking.

It's being built by private persons the article says. How is the cost of the project your business?

It’s common knowledge that Yorubas are tech oriented and it flows naturally with them

More than 80% of indigenous tech companies are grounded and owned by Yorubas

Where else should an AI university be situated if not in Yorubaland. We need more of this

Atarakpa:
We getting there. Step by step

you are getting where?

Mumu people sef dey open AI uni.

What do they think they are going to be doing there?

Another avenue to steal people's money.

The money they are suppose to use provide drinkable water for people, they will now divert it to something they are completely clueless about

Do they even have any idea the amount of electricity required for AI.

They are still battling 5000 Megawatts

Awon oni yeye

And the funniest thing is that they aint even brilliant enough to copy the Americans like the chinese does.

Typical black behaviour

Apcshyte:


You are useless. What is commendable about it

Just as your father is useless....

What business can one do there?

Apcshyte:


You are useless. What is commendable about it

Wailers.....

Bitter people.

Keep crying over good news

Apcshyte:


Useless praise singers

Okoro the enemy of progress, always wailing 😂

Epe? Lol clowns

goatandyam:
Mumu people sef dey open AI uni.

What do they think they are going to be doing there?

Another avenue to steal people's money.

The money they are suppose to use provide drinkable water for people, they will now divert it to something they are completely clueless about

Typical black behaviour

See an adult crying.

Nobody can heal your bitterness.

Sad yeast people.