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Did you miss Round One of the GenAI 7-Day Sprint Challenge?
Well, guess what? Round Two is wide open — and it’s your time.
Here’s what happened in Round One:
Half started, but only the finishers walked away with:
a. LinkedIn Premium access
b. A certificate signed by Microsoft & LinkedIn
That could be you — if you finish what you start.
No fluff. Just 7 days with real reward and future-ready skills.
Register here>https://bit.ly/DSNGenAI
It's just 5 Days Left!
Don't just learn AI Skills, apply it
It's only 5 days left to join the DSN 2025 Free AI in Every City Hackathon/Project Participation.
1. Gain practical skills.
2. Work on real-world projects.
3. Earn a certificate.
4. Stand a chance to secure a spot in the prestigious 2025 All-Expense-Paid DSN AI Bootcamp!
Choose your track TODAY:
a. Data Visualization & Storytelling
b. Python for Data Science & ML
c. Intro to Prompt Engineering
d. Microsoft Fabric for Analytics
Register now: https://bit.ly/DSN-FAIIEC25Hack
#datasciencenigeria #dsncommunity #dsnfaic25 #dsnaibootcamp2025
Happy #africaday2025
At Data Science Nigeria, we celebrate this year’s theme — “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” — by advancing a bold truth: Africa’s future is being built through collaboration, innovation, and technology.
From AI labs to classrooms, African stakeholders are working together to drive justice, inclusion, and growth through homegrown solutions. At DSN, we’re proud to be part of this movement — training thousands, building local capacity, and shaping global conversations.
Now more than ever, let’s come together and put Africans on the world map — not just in history, but in tech, science, and the future.
#datasciencenigeria #AIinAfrica #AIforAfrica #JusticeThroughInnovation
Welcome to a New Week, DSN Tech Tribe!
Be proud of your Journey – this is this week’s growth reminder.
Every step forward deserves recognition — even the tiny ones that no one else sees. Progress isn’t always loud, but it’s always valid.
So take a breath and think: What small victory have you achieved recently that deserves to be acknowledged?
Was it showing up when it was hard? Setting a boundary? Learning something new? Whatever it is — it counts.
This week, choose to celebrate the quiet wins. You’re growing, and that’s something to be proud of.
Welcome to week 2 of DSN FREE AI Classes in every city.
This week we are focusing on Python for Data Science & Machine Learning
Do you know that Python powers Google, Netflix, and Instagram and it could power your career too.
It's not too late for you to join.
Join us to learn:
✔ How to write Python code
✔ How to work with data like a pro
✔ How to start building your own machine learning model
Registration is still open.
Make that decision to power your career here>https://bit.ly/DSN25FAIClLearner
Happy New Week, @dsnai Tech Tribe!
This week, kill comfort before it kills your momentum.
In the words of Harvey Dent:
"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain."
But maybe the real villain... is comfort.
That cozy zone where nothing changes. Where growth flatlines. Where dreams decay under the illusion of “enough.”
In a world that never stops evolving, standing still is the fastest way to fall behind.
Reinvention isn’t a buzzword. It’s a survival skill. The ones who thrive don’t wait to be pushed—they break, build, and become.
So… what part of your journey needs to be reborn this week?
The journey to future-proof your career starts with one action: learning a cutting-edge tech skill!
The @dsnai 2025 FREE AI Classes in every city across Nigeria start in a few days.
Gain the right skills, and you will be on your way to DSN's foremost AI Bootcamp, 2025 edition.
Take the first step with the FREE AI Classes:
🔹 Data Visualization & Storytelling
🔹 Python for Data Science and Machine Learning
🔹 Introduction to Prompt Engineering
🔹 Microsoft Fabric for Data Analytics
Hybrid Learning: Zoom + Physical
Date: May – June 2025
Register here>https://bit.ly/DSN25FAIClLearner
Your Big Break into Tech Could Start This Year!
And guess what? It won’t cost you a single kobo.
The @dsnai 2025 FREE AI Classes are back and happening in every city across Nigeria! This is your chance to make that one life-changing decision that could kickstart your tech career.
Choose your learning path and gain in-demand skills:
a. Data Visualization & Storytelling
b. Python for Data Science & Machine Learning
c. Introduction to Prompt Engineering
d. Microsoft Fabric for Data Analytics
Date: May – June 2025
Mode: Hybrid (Zoom + In-Person in every city)
No prior tech background needed. Just your willingness to learn.
Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/DSN25FAIClLearner
Let’s make 2025 the year your tech story begins!
Are you a linguist fluent in any of these Nigerian languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo, Efik, or Nigerian Pidgin?
Do you have a passion for preserving African languages and ensuring they’re not left behind in the digital age?
Are you skilled in phonetics, transcription, or language data annotation?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on board!
Join us at @dsnai as we work to preserve and promote African languages through cutting-edge AI-powered projects.
Show your interest here: https://bit.ly/Callforlinguists
#Vacancy #datasciencenigeria #AfricanLanguages #Linguists #AIforAfrica
Welcome to a new week @dsnai Tech Tribe!
Ever feel like you’re just one step away from a breakthrough?
Maybe it’s not about grinding harder—it’s about waiting smarter. It's about being prepared for the right opportunities.
Momentum builds when the correct action meets the right moment.
Timing isn’t luck—it’s patience, self-awareness, and the courage to leap when it counts.
So this week, don’t just hustle—prepare. Keep learning, keep growing, and stay ready. Your moment is closer than you think.
The new AI beast has entered the chat — LLaMA 4.0 is officially here!
AI at Meta just dropped the LLaMA 4 series — three open-source models that are outclassing the likes of GPT-4.5, Claude 3.7, and Mistral 3.1.
Introducing the stars:
a. LLaMA 4 Scout
• 17B active parameters with 16 experts
• 10M token context window (yep, industry-leading!)
• Outperforms Gemma 3, Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, and Mistral 3.1 on major benchmarks
b. LLaMA 4 Maverick
• 17B active parameters with 128 experts
• Best-in-class image grounding for real visual understanding
• Beats GPT-4o and Gemini 2.0 Flash across key benchmarks
• Matches DeepSeek v3 in reasoning & coding — with half the parameters
• Scores 1417 ELO on LMArena chat — unmatched performance-to-cost ratio
This isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a game-changer.
Read more here>go.fb.me/gmjohs
Have you ever wondered if Agentic AI can truly replicate the breakthroughs in cutting-edge Machine Learning research?
OpenAI has unveiled PaperBench, a new benchmark designed to assess the ability of AI agents to replicate state-of-the-art AI research.
To pass, agents must tackle top ICML 2024 papers—understanding the research, writing the code, and executing experiments.
Read the full research here: https://openai.com/index/paperbench/?utm_source=alphasignal
Is Generative AI just hype — can it actually solve Africa’s toughest challenges?
Can it tackle deeply rooted, locally nuanced issues—like financial illiteracy among non-elite communities in Africa?
A recent report from the Global Center on AI Governance titled "The Role of Generative AI in Addressing Development Challenges in LMICs" that focused majorly drawing insights from the Gates Foundation's Catalyzing Equitable AI Use Grand Challenges program highlighted the exploration of the opportunities—and limitations—of GenAI for development.
Out of the 26 distinct GenAI solutions featured in the report, our grand challenge winning solution on "Financial Literacy and Loan Advisory Chatbot Project" with focus on Nigeria
Curious about the journey, the impact, and the challenges we faced?
Check page 35 -36 to learn more>https://genai-addressing-dev-challenges-lmics.tiiny.site/
A fixed mindset whispers: "I can’t do this."
A growth mindset declares: "I can’t do this yet."
One holds you back. The other propels you forward.
Every challenge is a chance to grow—every effort is a step toward mastery. This week, trade "I’m not enough" for "I’m learning and growing."
Your mindset doesn’t just shape your actions; it builds your future. Choose growth.
Happy New Week, @dsnai Tech Tribe!
Knowledge Distillation in Small Language Models (SLMs) is a technique where a large model (teacher) transfers its knowledge to a smaller model (student) to retain performance while reducing computational demands. Instead of relying only on ground-truth labels, the student learns by mimicking the teacher’s output distributions, capturing richer information.
The process involves training a powerful teacher model to generate soft labels that reflect its confidence in various outputs. The student then learns to match these predictions, balancing this with traditional label training. This approach improves efficiency, allowing smaller models to perform well on resource-limited devices.
Knowledge distillation is widely used for model compression in NLP, with models like DistilBERT maintaining strong performance despite their smaller size. It enables powerful models to operate efficiently in real-world applications.
Hello Ladies
Only 48 Hours left: Will you be left behind?
Opportunities like this don’t come often.
In just 2 days, the doors to our mentorship program will close.
And while others are gaining real-world skills, building standout portfolios, and connecting with industry leaders, you might be left wondering, “What if I had applied?”
Don’t let that be you.
1. Chatbot Creation
2. Machine Learning (ML) Classification Project
3. ML Regression Project
4. Geospatial Project
5. PowerBI Dashboard
This is your chance to stand out, level up, and belong.
Application Deadline: Friday, 28th March 2025
Click here to save a spot: https://bit.ly/DSNLadiesInAIMentorship2025
What does it take to build Africa’s next generation of AI leaders?
The 2024 edition of the @dsnai AI Bootcamp had it all — innovation, collaboration, and inspiring stories of resilience.
From mastering machine learning to networking with top industry leaders, this was more than a bootcamp; it was a movement shaping the future of AI in Nigeria.
Relive the unforgettable moments of the 5-day power-packed event!
Watch the highlights now: https://youtu.be/0QHpB1DPUmU
Missed the 3rd @dsnai Research Masterclass?
No worries — you don’t have to miss out!
In this session, Aminah Mardiyyah Rufai unpacked the art of presenting research results, discussions, and conclusions like a pro! From breaking down complex themes to delivering impactful conclusions — it was a masterclass in clarity.
For those who joined — what was your biggest takeaway? Drop it in the comments!
Want to revisit or catch up? We’ve got you covered!
Watch the replay and level up your presentation skills: https://youtu.be/u_3lJv08izg
Overwhelmed by juggling too many things? It’s time to switch gears.
Focus fuels success.
When you spread your energy thin across countless tasks, you lose momentum. But by zeroing in on one clear goal at a time, every effort builds on the last—and success becomes inevitable.
It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters most, and doing it exceptionally well. Clear the noise, concentrate on what counts, and watch your progress skyrocket.
What’s the one goal you can master this week?
Welcome to a New Week @dsnai Tech Tribe!
Less Than 6 Hours to Go!
You’ve mastered writing the body of your research—now it’s time to communicate it effectively!
Join us TODAY at 3:00 PM (WAT) for the 3rd session of the @dsnai Research Masterclass with Aminah Mardiyyah Rufai as she breaks down how to:
✅ Present research results with clarity
✅ Craft discussions that leave an impact
✅ Deliver conclusions that stand out
Time: 3:00 PM (WAT)
Venue: Zoom & Telegram
Register now: bit.ly/DSN-Monthly-Mentorship
