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Idris Elba’s Akuna Group Opens Free AI Filmmaking Programme for African Creators

Joseph MichaelOctober 28, 2026

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Bayelsa Governor Unveils AI-Powered Robotic Tutors at Medical University

By Joseph MichaelOctober 27, 2026

From Awo’s Education Legacy to AI: Osinbajo’s 2036 Vision for Ikenne

October 24, 2026

Global PHP Security Issues and AI-Powered Attacks: 8 Ways Nigerian Businesses Can Stay Safe

October 23, 2026

Barclays Targets 5,000 Job Cuts as AI Boosts Banking Efficiency

October 22, 2026

Two Kenyan AI Startups Win Meta Pitchathon, Secure Funding and Istanbul Summit Invitations

October 19, 2026

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Employees as AI Spending Surges

By O. JohnsonOctober 27, 2026

AI Trends

AI vs. Hackers: OpenAI Helps Uncover Critical Security Flaws

By Joseph MichaelOctober 21, 2026

Honeywell Unveils Industrial AI Platform at Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, Targets $60M in Annual Benefits

October 27, 2026

Beyond the ₦100m Fine: How FCCPC’s Proposed AI Marketing Rules Could Reshape Business in Nigeria

October 25, 2026

Nigeria’s Security Gets AI Push as Wahala App Partners NIIA

October 24, 2026

World Bank Launches Shared AI Computing Initiative for Africa and Latin America

October 22, 2026

UNILAG Empowers Girls to Tackle Nigeria’s Challenges with AI

October 21, 2026

7 Amazing Features of Gemini 4 Argon Nigerians Should Know About

October 21, 2026

Best of AI Tools

The AI Race Just Got Hotter: OpenAI Launches GPT-6

October 8, 2026

GenScan AI Gains Momentum as Stakeholders Explore Clinical Use

October 8, 2026

Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon With 1 Million-Token Context for Complex AI Tasks

September 30, 2026

OpenAI Unveils ‘Dots’, AI Agents That Keep Working on Your Behalf

September 30, 2026

Top 6 Generative AI Tools That Understand Nigerian Languages: Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa

September 21, 2026

20 AI Features That Make the iPhone 18 Pro Apple’s Smartest iPhone Yet

September 12, 2026

Top Pick

NCC Targets AI Compliance and Online Security Gaps with New Working Group

Trump Orders US Agencies to Replace ‘AI’ With ‘Super Intelligence’

AI Platform Targets 500,000 Nigerian Mothers in New MTN-Gates Initiative

Will AI Really Wipe Out Humanity? The 8 AI Risk Scenarios Nigerians Should Understand

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Nigerian Professor Warns Medical Laboratory Scientists Against Ignoring AI

By Joseph MichaelOctober 19, 2026

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UNILAG, Birmingham University Launch Joint AI, Digital Media Degrees Set for 2027

By Ahmad IbrahimOctober 16, 2026

INEC Pledges Credible 2027 Elections Amid Fears of AI Manipulation

By Michael O OkeOctober 15, 2026

NYSC to Introduce AI-Enabled Technology to Streamline Online Registration

By Joseph MichaelOctober 15, 2026

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INEC Probes Suspected AI-Generated Photos in Voter Register

By Joy LeviOctober 27, 2026

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into suspected AI-generated photographs and…

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IIA Nigeria Warns Organisations of Cybercrime and AI-Related Risks

By Ahmad IbrahimOctober 17, 2026

The Institute of Internal Auditors Nigeria (IIA Nigeria) has warned that cybercrime, financial fraud and…

Intron advances voice AI for Africa with multilingual support for local conversations

October 14, 2026

AI and African Academia: Equaliser or New Threat to Research Integrity?

October 13, 2026

Nigerian Military Warns AI Deepfakes Could Endanger Troops and Trigger Public Panic

October 13, 2026

Abuja to Host Landmark African AI in Health Summit Amid Surging Use of ChatGPT by Doctors

October 12, 2026

AI Health & Fitness

Nigeria’s Malaria Response Gets an AI Upgrade as Sproxil and NMEP Scale Digital Diagnostics

AI Health & Fitness

Scientists Use AI to Create New Viruses, Sparking Global Biosecurity Debate

AI Health & Fitness

Surgeons Call for AI Adoption to Transform Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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Foody Takeout Uses AI to Build Food Delivery Operations in Minna

August 18, 2026

NBTE Sparks Tech Revolution with New Standalone National Diploma in AI

August 7, 2026

10 Best AI Phones in Nigeria for 2026: Don’t Buy Until You Read This!

July 13, 2026

100,000 African Creators to Receive AI Tools as Google and Idris Elba Commit $1 Million

July 1, 2026

Top 5 AI CV Builders Transforming the Nigerian Job Market

June 22, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Football Predictions: Data-Driven Betting Tips for Top Leagues

June 7, 2026

Amazon Unveils Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse in Major Personal AI Push

Bill Gates Warns AI Could Fuel a Surge in Cyberattacks in 2027

IMF Warns AI Boom Is Boosting Global Growth but Risks Disrupting Jobs and Fueling Inflation

Lagos State Explores AI to Improve Land Administration and Urban Planning

Nigeria Takes Centre Stage in Africa’s Growing AI Economy – World Bank

October 9, 2026

Samsung Forecasts Record $80 Billion Quarterly Profit on AI Chip Demand

October 8, 2026

Bill Gates-Backed Coalition Aims to Bring AI to 3.4 Billion People

October 7, 2026

AI Trends

Google Opens SynthID Detector to Users Worldwide to Identify AI-Generated Content

By Michael O OkeOctober 9, 2026

AI Investment

Top 10 AI Investment Opportunities in Nigeria for Long-Term Growth

September 5, 2026

AI Opportunity

Nigeria AI Research Grants: A Comprehensive Guide to Funding Opportunities, Eligibility, and How to Apply

August 25, 2026

AI Ethics & Policy

Nigeria Launches AI-Ready Sovereign Cloud Framework to Secure Digital Sovereignty and Drive Innovation.

August 19, 2026

AI Opportunity

How to Start AI-powered Dropshipping in Nigeria: Launch a Global Store from Lagos with $0 Product Inventory

August 16, 2026

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Exploring AI Hackathons in Nigeria: Benefits for Innovation

August 14, 2026

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US Consulate Backs Nigerian-Led Effort to Set AI Disclosure Standards for Journalism

By Michael O OkeOctober 9, 2026

The United States Consulate General in Lagos has backed a Nigerian-led initiative to develop standards…

2027 Elections: INEC Turns to AI for Election Result Verification and Cybersecurity

October 6, 2026

AI Is Out, SI Is In: Musk Rebrands SpaceX’s AI Arm as SpaceXSI

October 5, 2026

“NITDA Warns Workers Against Sharing Sensitive Data on Public AI Platforms”

October 4, 2026

AI Consultant Job Description and Responsibilities from Nigeria perspective

October 3, 2026

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