Hausa | Amebopreneur

People often praise Nigeria for its rich culture, but that diversity always makes it hard to get everyone onboard. With over 500 languages spoken in Nigeria, so many people have trouble using digital services that are mostly made for people who speak English, and for millions, this language gap isn't just annoying; it's a barrier to getting health care information, financial services, talking to the government, and really participating in the digital economy. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the federal agency in charge of Nigeria's tech policy and infrastructure, has made a bold and inclusive move into the AI. NITDA has decided to build local capacity and infrastructure that understands the language needs of Nigerians instead of just relying on global tech companies to make their systems work in Nigeria.

March 11, 2026

Local Voices, Global Translation: NITDA and Nkenne AI Partners to Build AI That Understands Every Nigerian Voice

With 500+ languages in Nigeria, AI often leaves millions unheard. A new partnership between NITDA and Nkenne AI aims to build tech that understands local voices.