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.
SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Platform Cursor in $60 Billion Deal
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Anysphere, the parent company of AI coding platform Cursor, in an all-stock transaction valued at
Okechukwu Nwaozor
Founder’s Profile Biography Okechukwu Nwaozor is a Nigerian artificial intelligence entrepreneur, machine learning enthusiast, and founder of OkeyMeta, a company
OkeyMeta
Company Profile Basic Company Overview OkeyMeta is a Nigerian artificial intelligence company focused on developing foundation models, agentic systems, and
Saheed Azeez
Founder’s Profile Biography Saheed Azeez is a Nigerian artificial intelligence developer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of YarnGPT,
YarnGPT
Company Profile Basic Company Overview YarnGPT is a Nigerian artificial intelligence company specialising in voice AI and text-to-speech technology designed
Nigeria’s AI Shift Is Not Coming — It’s Already Beginning
In most conversations about artificial intelligence in Nigeria, there is a familiar assumption: that the country is still “catching up.”
MUSTAPHA ZAIDAN
FOUNDER’S PROFILE Biography Mustapha Zaidan is a software engineer and entrepreneur, and Co-founder/Chief Executive Officer of Chestify AI, a healthcare
CHESTIFY AI
COMPANY’S PROFILE Basic Company Overview Chestify AI is a healthcare artificial intelligence company focused on transforming radiology services through cloud-based
NCDMB Equips 160 Kebbi, Zamfara Youths with AI, Data Analytics Skills
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has trained 160 youths from Kebbi and Zamfara states in Artificial Intelligence
Experts to Gather at UNILAG for Digital Transformation Summit
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host leading technology experts, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and business executives from around the world
Deepfake Voice Scams in Nigeria: Warning Signs and How to Protect Yourself
Top warning signs and how to protect yourself from deepfake voice scams in Nigeria. Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities
SpaceX IPO Soars, Making Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire
SpaceX shares surged following the company’s stock market debut on Friday, lifting founder Elon Musk’s net worth above $1 trillion
Viral Video of Ibrahim Traoré on Nigeria’s Insecurity Is Deepfake
AIBase Verify Verdict: FALSE & DEEPFAKE Overview A video circulating widely on multiples social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram
5 Free AI Shopping Tools That Help Nigerians Save Money on Jumia, Konga, and Instagram
Imagine finding a pair of sneakers on Instagram for ₦45,000, only to discover later that the same product was selling
Study Highlights Surge in AI-Driven Shopping Among Nigerians, With Trust as Key Factor
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of the shopping journey for Nigerian consumers, with 88% reporting that they
Chinekezi Brothers Launch AI Multiverse Venture
The Chinekezi brothers, Ted (22) and Jesse (20), have officially launched their flagship artificial intelligence platform, Multiverse, under their tech
Jigawa Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Transform Public Education
The Jigawa State Government has deployed an Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) suite across its public basic education system under the
AI, Digital Twins to Drive Next Phase of Industrial Transformation, Experts Say
Industrial organisations must embrace artificial intelligence, digital twins, and connected data systems to remain competitive while meeting growing demands for
NITDA Urges Shift from AI Consumption to Creation as Investors Spotlight Africa’s AI Opportunities
Nigeria must move from being a consumer of artificial intelligence technologies to becoming a creator of AI solutions to remain
Women Leaders Call for Inclusive AI Policies at BlueChip Data and AI Summit
Women leaders across business, investment, technology, and development sectors have called for stronger policies, greater access to capital, and deliberate
Anthropic Releases Claude Fable 5 Public Version of Claude Mythos
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially released Claude Fable 5, the public-facing version of its previously restricted Claude Mythos model,
Video Claiming Nigeria Military ‘Has Run Out of Ideas’ is Deceptive and AI-Generated
AIBase Verify has determined that a Facebook Reel titled “Nigeria military officials have run out of ideas, please borrow them some ideas” is fake
ALLI ONI
FOUNDER’S PROFILE Biography Alli Oni is a Nigerian AI automation specialist, entrepreneur, and Founder of SPAG AI, an AI automation
SPAG AI
COMPANY’S PROFILE Basic Company Overview SPAG AI is a Nigerian AI automation company specialising in voice AI and business process
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