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Dala Studio partners with Miva Open University to equip 25,000 Nigerian students with AI entrepreneurship tools
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Gebeya Inc., through its Dala Studio platform, has partnered with Miva Open University in Nigeria to provide 25,000 students with artificial intelligence tools for building digital businesses. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic instruction and the practical skills needed for employment and entrepreneurship in Africa. All Miva students will gain access to Dala Studio’s AI-powered creation platform, enabling them to develop applications, websites, games, and automated agents without coding. Gebeya Chief Executive Officer, Amadou Daffe, stated that the partnership will empower Nigerian students to launch businesses from an idea to a working model using a single platform, without requiring technical expertise or external funding. The initiative also includes an ambassador program where selected students will lead workshops and promote the platform across campuses. Graham Ekoh, Senior Manager for Projects and Partnerships at Miva Open University, highlighted that the collaboration will shift students from theoretical learning to hands-on creation, allowing them to move from idea to product and income within one platform. Dala Studio, described as an “all-in-one creator engine,” supports local languages and integrates with African payment systems to lower barriers for first-time entrepreneurs. This partnership represents a strategic expansion for Gebeya into the education sector and reflects Miva Open University's focus on skills-oriented learning to prepare
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