Why Nigerian SMEs need different AI strategy – Ogundare

Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) require a unique approach to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption that reflects the realities of their operating environment, according to Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head of Zoho Nigeria.
Ogundare said the global conversation around AI is often driven by assumptions of stable infrastructure, easy access to capital and abundant technical talent, factors that differ significantly from the conditions under which many Nigerian SMEs operate.
In an article titled “The Future of AI in Nigerian SMEs: Overcoming Barriers to Implementation,” he argued that while AI discussions in developed markets focus on innovation and competitive advantage,...