Antler, OpenAI mull investment in Nigeria’s energy, AI infrastructure sectors
· Source: thenationonlineng.net
In short
Antler and OpenAI executives at the Building and Funding Africa's AI summit in Lagos flagged electric mobility, renewable energy, battery storage and data-centre infrastructure as the continent's most promising AI-era investment opportunities. Backed by IEA data — over 17 million EV sales in 2024 and data centres consuming about 415 TWh of electricity globally — they argued African entrepreneurs can capture value across infrastructure, models and AI-enabled traditional businesses. High vehicle costs, weak charging networks and unreliable electricity supply remain barriers, particularly for Nigeria's logistics and distribution operators.
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Tags: logistics, electric vehicles, infrastructure, energy, investment, supply chain