Rise Networks and partners launch ₦10m AI hackathon for Nigeria’s 2027 elections
AI4Elections Hackathon 2026–2027, backed by Rise Networks, INEC, Meta, Google, and Microsoft, offers ₦10 million in prizes for AI-driven election integrity solutions. The competition, running from October 2026 to February 2027, targets misinformation, cybersecurity, and inclusive civic tech. Applications close November 12, 2026, with a national finale in Lagos on December 16, 2026. The program…
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- ₦10 million prize pool: ₦4m top prize, ₦2.5m second, ₦1.5m third, plus four ₦500k special awards
- Applications open until November 12, 2026; finalists showcase solutions in Lagos on December 16, 2026
- Focus areas: electoral integrity, cybersecurity, inclusive tech, and AI safety, with no partisan campaign tools allowed
Rise Networks, INEC, Meta, Google, Microsoft Launch ₦10m AI Election Hackathon
leadership.ng · 26 October 2026
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