AI in Nigeria: Your Go-to for News, Insights, and Analysis Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria and Africa.
As AI adoption accelerates across Africa’s largest economy, understanding its impact has never been more important. From banking and public governance to startups, education, and policy, AI is reshaping how Nigeria works, competes, and innovates.
Lagos Trains Teachers with AI Skills To Drive Digital Education
The Lagos State Government has expanded its education reform agenda with a targeted training programme designed to equip public school
Nigeria Customs Embraces AI, Rallies Banks And NASS On Revenue Reform
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to adopt artificial intelligence technologies as part of ongoing reforms to improve revenue
Nigeria Startup Launches Africa’s Largest AI Drone Production Plant
A Nigerian aerospace and robotics startup has launched what it describes as Africa’s largest artificial-intelligence-powered drone production facility, marking a
Nigeria Calls for Continental AI Framework to Drive Africa’s Digital Future
Nigeria is intensifying its push for a coordinated continental framework on Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging African countries to align policies,
DFG Boosts AI Research Support Through Expanded Emmy Noether Groups
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has strengthened its support for artificial intelligence research by expanding funding within the Emmy Noether Programme, with
AI Boom Powers TSMC To 35% Revenue Surge Above Expectations
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reported a stronger-than-expected surge in revenue, driven by accelerating global demand for artificial intelligence
UN AI Panel Begins Global Study Focused on Human-Centred AI Impact
The United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has begun a landmark global study to assess the human-centred
AICT Wins Geneva Gold For Physical AI Security
Artificial Intelligence & Communication Technologies (AICT) has secured a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, in
China Backs UN As Key Platform for Global AI Governance
China has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations (UN) as the central platform for global artificial intelligence (AI) governance,
Minor Hotels Unveils Global AI and Data Platform In Partnership With Google Cloud
Minor Hotels has announced the launch of a global AI and data platform developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, Salesforce,
Japan Invests ¥632 Billion to Accelerate ‘Rapidus’ AI Chip Global Ambitions
Japan’s government has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (about $3.96 billion) in funding for semiconductor startup Rapidus, intensifying its
Nigeria Moves to Integrate AI in Key Sectors for Efficiency and Fraud Detection
Nigeria is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors as part of a broader national push to
Liquid C2 Partners Google Cloud to Accelerate Africa’s AI Hub Development
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre to
Ghana Leverages AI and Precision Tech to Accelerate Science Development
Ghana is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) and precision technologies to strengthen scientific research, agriculture, and healthcare systems,
AI Policy Draft Unveiled In South Africa To Establish Institutions And Drive Incentives
South Africa has released a draft national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy aimed at building new regulatory institutions, strengthening governance, and
NNPCL Eyes AI Adoption To Cut Production Costs
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is intensifying plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to reduce
Yinka-Banjo to head UNILAG’s new AI UniPod initiative
The University of Lagos has appointed Chika Yinka-Banjo as the pioneer director of its newly established AI UniPod, a facility
Enterprise AI Adoption Accelerates Beyond Hype
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence continues to move beyond early experimentation, with industry leaders and executives reporting more strategic deployment
Self-Driving Car Strikes and Kills Mother Duck in Texas
A self-driving car operating in autonomous mode struck and killed a mother duck this week in the Mueller neighbourhood of
Governments Increase Focus On AI In Global Geopolitics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a technological novelty into a central driver of global power. Beyond business and research,
AI Boom Drives Surge In Investment And Industry Growth
The global artificial intelligence (AI) sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with investment and industry growth reaching record levels. Analysts
Global AI Secures Major Agentic AI Deployment with Global Pharmaceutical Giant
Global AI, a leading provider of autonomous artificial intelligence solutions, has announced a landmark deployment of its agentic AI platform
AI Bot Traffic Surges 300%, Raising Alarm Across Global Publishing Industry
Automated traffic generated by artificial intelligence (AI) bots has surged 300% over the past year, creating widespread concern across the
What is Manus AI? The Complete Guide to Meta’s Autonomous Agent
Meta’s latest AI acquisition, Manus, marks a major shift beyond traditional chatbots, introducing fully autonomous AI agents capable of executing
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