Happy #InternationalDataPrivacyDay Privacy is a human right and the advent of Artificial Intelligence in the mainstream doesn’t change that. Automation doesn’t remove ethical responsibility. AI systems must respect consent, transparency, and user control,

“Technology should integrate, not just accommodate.” This is the belief of Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia, founder of Terp 360, a real-time translation tool that converts spoken and written language into expressive 3D sign language avatars, launched in 2025.

Ever wondered what it really takes to build AI that truly works for Africa? It’s not just code. It’s strategy, people, language, research, and real impact — all working together. If you’re new here, or you’ve only seen one side of what we do, here’s the bigger picture.

Hello Data Science Nigeria Community! Have you benefited from any DSN programme and recently achieved a major milestone? From landing a new role to securing an internship, scholarship, or making a career transition — we want to spotlight your journey.

Ever thought your shopping receipts could pay YOU? If you’ve shopped at Lagos supermarkets or malls in the last 6 months, here’s your chance to earn extra cash! How it works: a. Snap a clear picture of your receipt b. Upload it by Jan 15, 2026 c. Get paid!

Are you among the 77 % of learners who say online programs boost your career — or are you still slacking? 2026 is here. Lock in your growth now. Access the DSN AI Knowledge Box with 25,000+ premium learning resources on our GitHub repository.

Your research introduction sets the stage and makes the first impression. In Episode 6 of the Rethe Scientific Writing series, Dr. Elaine Nsoesie shows how to craft a powerful introduction, organize your literature review, and state your research aims clearly.

Administrative overload continues to reduce valuable clinical time. OpenAI for Healthcare introduces HIPAA-ready tools that support healthcare professionals by improving documentation, workflow efficiency, and consistency of care.

2026 has already begun, and progress will reward those who move with structure and intention. The DSN 2026 Annual Learning Calendar offers a clear pathway for individuals committed to developing expertise in data science and artificial intelligence.

2026 has officially begun, and we are stepping into the year with focus and conviction. As African intelligence increasingly shapes the global AI ecosystem, Data Science Nigeria remains committed to building talent, deploying solutions, and advancing innovation that is grounded in our realities.

We proudly celebrate our CEO & Founder, Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, for being featured in TechCabal's inaugural The Builders' List 2025 — an annual index highlighting the most influential figures shaping Africa's technology ecosystem.

Welcome to 2026: The Age of African Intelligence. A new year means fresh opportunities to learn, build, and shape the future. This is the year African Intelligence takes its rightful place: powering innovation, transforming lives, and unlocking possibilities across our continent.

To our esteemed Board Members, Mentors, Community Ambassadors, Sponsors, Partner Organizations, and Speakers, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your unwavering support and collaboration made 2025 a year of measurable impact.

Today is not for scrolling. It’s for showing up. The skills you build next will decide the opportunities you attract next. And today, we’re breaking it all down.

The Nigeria AI Collective Monthly Digest for November is here. And yes, this one is packed. Here are the highlights, straight to the point: • DSN–Qhala AI Policymakers Training shaping the future of Africa’s AI governance

Last week, we participated in the 13th National Council on Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) Technical Meeting, a week-long convening of stakeholders from federal and state governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society.

Scientific writing isn’t just about getting published. It’s about being understood. In Episode 5 of the Rethe Scientific Writing series by Dr. Elaine Nsoesie in partnership with DSN, she explicitly explained how strong papers are built —

New episode! How can Africa’s youth future-proof their careers in an AI-driven world? Host Oluwatamilore Oni speaks with Bayo Adekanmbi of @datasciencenigeria.bsky.social on skills, policy and digital innovation shaping the Africa's future of work. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=glKm...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here. Africa’s deep tech solutions should shape it. Join the quest to make Africa relevant in the journey. Submit your research or innovative solutions tackling Africa-centric challenges for the Africa Deep Tech Conference 2026...

OpenAI is at it again! They recently released GPT 5.2 and it is now rolling out to every user. This is their most capable model series yet, built for serious knowledge work. Think smarter spreadsheets, sharper presentations, cleaner code, stronger image understanding...

Our AI Personality of the Month is Fatima Tambajang. Fatima leads Developer Relations, Startups and VC for Emerging Markets at NVIDIA, working at the intersection of developers, founders, and investors.

The future favours those who position early. In three days, the DSN community comes together to pause, reflect, and get clear about what really matters next in the coming year

What if the most powerful way to end the year isn’t by rushing… but by reflecting? As we gradually come to the end of 2025, let’s take a break reflect. It’s a moment to look back and name what actually mattered.

TGIF, DSN Tech Tribe. Let’s close the week with a quick one. Which Chinese AI startup had American tech giants sweating during Trump’s inauguration week? I’m curious how you stay plugged into the AI space, so drop your answer in the comments. #datasciencenigeria #FridayTrivia

Stop worrying about opportunities. Learn how to attract them. The truth is simple. The job market is shifting fast and the people who will thrive in 2026 are those who understand what the industry is really requesting for.

Latency is becoming the real differentiator in AI… and Small Language Models are proving it. Discover how quantization, distillation, and smart inference strategies transform compact language models into lightning-fast, edge-ready AI.

Some people wait for the future to happen. Others learn the skills that let them shape it. Which one are you becoming? At this year’s DSN End-of-Year Meetup, we’re bringing voices that understand where the world is heading and what it will take to thrive in it.

There’s no need to panic about AI taking your job. The real win is knowing how to use it the right way. That was Dr. Victor Odumuyiwa’s core message. In his session at the #DSNAIBootcamp2025, he dropped the kind of insights that make you sit up a little straighter.

If AI voices excite you, this one will blow your mind. Qwen3-TTS-Flash just landed with 49 voices, 10 languages, real dialects, and a delivery that finally sounds human. It gives creators, developers, and educators studio-grade audio without actors or pricey gear, and you can tap straight...

The distance between where you are and where you want to be usually comes down to one thing: a skill gap. At the DSN End of Year Meetup, we’re breaking down what it truly takes to build the skills that shape the future we all want.

A strong paper starts with a strong literature review. Make that section the powerhouse of your research. Episode 4 of the Rethé Scientific Research Writing series with Dr. Elaine Nsoesie and DSN takes you deep into mastering the literature review, moving from traditional methods to AI powered...

Building your own AI-powered mini-applications no longer requires a single line of code. Google has opened a new frontier. The launch of Google Opal, a no-code AI app builder, introduces a powerful workflow creation tool that stands alongside platforms such as n8n.

AOT Lagos 7.0 brought together a full house of innovators, creators, and emerging talent, and Data Science Nigeria was at the heart of the energy. We facilitated the AI for Everyone session, where we demystified Artificial Intelligence and...

The future does not build itself. The skills you cultivate today will define your impact in 2026. To shape tomorrow, one must step in prepared. Join the DSN Community End-of-Year Meetup to explore fresh strategies, connect with changemakers, and elevate your skills for the year ahead.

Nobody receives recognition for a strong start alone. Beginnings are exciting, but true resilience is truly demonstrated when fatigue sets in and the finish line is near. This is when many are tempted to coast. Remember: outcomes are determined by your performance in the final stretch.

Hello DSN Community! 2026 will reward those who prepare today. Will you be ready? As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to celebrate our wins, reflect on lessons, and gear up for an even brighter year ahead.

Does a Small Language Model even support multimodality? You’d think the answer is no — but the evidence says otherwise. Small models are now reading text, interpreting images, and handling audio without needing giant compute.

Attention DSN Tech Tribe If you’ve been itching to turn your AI skills into something your community can feel, here’s your moment. This is your chance to build solutions that actually shift lives, not just sit in your notebook. The Activate AI Economic Opportunity Challenge by

Plagiarism vs. Authorship in Scientific Research – Do You Know the Difference? In Episode 2 of the Scientific Research Writing series, in partnership with DSN and supported by Rethe, Dr. Elaine Nsoesie breaks down the ethical rules every researcher should follow when writing a scientific paper.

We’re thrilled to share that two of our research papers have been accepted for presentation at the 39th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems ( #NeurIPS2025) in San Diego, USA. Both papers earned spots in two respected workshop tracks:

Nine years of nurturing talent. Nine years of transforming communities. Nine years of building Africa’s future through knowledge. To everyone who has believed in this vision — we honour you.

Google has introduced Gemini 3 — a mighty leap in deep reasoning, multimodal intelligence, and long-context processing. Built for complex real-world problem-solving, Gemini 3 marks a new frontier in model design competition. Follow the breakdown: youtu.be/98DcoXwGX6I #Gemini3

If building a global data career is your target, then delayed decisions cost more than missed deadlines. Our partnership with the University of Sussex gives you a world-class MSc Data Science experience with: • £4,000 tuition discount • A guaranteed UK work placement

Thank you to everyone who mapped boldly and shared data with purpose. The #dsnMapChallenge is officially closed — and your submissions showed that geospatial intelligence is a force for change.

The last Monday of November arrives with a powerful reminder: every challenge you faced this year tried to slow you down, but you continued learning, improving, and rising. This is precisely what sets the DSN Tribe apart — we grow through discipline, curiosity, and a sense of community.

Africa’s future won’t follow the old path—it will leap ahead with AI, data, and solutions that include everyone. Join our CEO and founder, Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, at the KPMG Digital Summit 2025 as he leads two powerful sessions on harnessing AI to drive digital transformation in business.

Ever wondered why some AI feels instant while others make you wait? In our LLM Series today, we are looking at Latency in Small Language Models. Latency is simply the time it takes for an AI system to respond after you give it an input. Think of it as the gap between asking and getting an answer.

How do big discoveries move from a simple idea to solid research and eventually a solution that changes lives? That’s the journey this new 13-part Scientific Research series takes you through. It’s led by Dr. Elaine O. Nsoesie in partnership with DSN and supported by the Rethe Initiative.

Here’s to the men who quietly push the boundaries of what’s possible. The thinkers. The builders. The steady hands behind the breakthroughs. At Data Science Nigeria, we see the grit. The long nights. The curiosity that refuses to die.

To a layperson, a prompt is simply the instruction you type into a chatbot: something like “write me a story” or “summarize this text”. It feels natural, like asking a smart friend for help.