Nigeria's Tech Identity Crisis: From App Consumers to AI Producers

Nigerian AI researcher Mary Brenda Akoda has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation with GenScan AI, an AI-powered technology that dramatically reduces MRI scan times. The win—backed by a $100,000 NLNG prize—marks the first time a millennial and first woman has claimed the award individually, emerging from a record 237 entries. It's a tangible signal that Nigeria's tech ecosystem isn't just churning out fintech apps—it's building deep-tech solutions...