Author: Ahmad Ibrahim

For Abdulwahab Abdulroqeeb, the problem CropVault is attempting to solve is not merely an academic or commercial opportunity. It is rooted in personal experience. Growing up around agriculture, Abdulroqeeb witnessed how post-harvest losses can affect farmers and their livelihoods. His father was a farmer, and the losses associated with agricultural production and storage were among the experiences that shaped his decision to explore how artificial intelligence could address real-world problems. Now, the 400-level student is building CropVault, an early-stage venture that explores an AI- and Internet of Things-powered approach to reducing post-harvest grain losses, starting with maize farmers in Niger…

For millions of young people across Hausa-speaking communities, the first obstacle to learning how to code may not be programming itself, but language. Before writing a single line of code, many aspiring developers must first navigate complex English terminology, academic language and technical concepts that may feel far removed from the way they naturally think and communicate. That is the accessibility challenge Hajara-Yasmin Isa is seeking to address through Littafin Fasaha (LF), a Hausa-first technology education platform designed to make computing and programming more accessible, intuitive and culturally relevant. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, Isa explained…

For many women and girls in Northern Nigeria, the barriers to entering the technology industry are not simply a lack of interest or ability. Language, limited access to devices, economic constraints and the absence of culturally comfortable learning spaces can all stand between capable young women and the digital opportunities available elsewhere. Her Tech Hub was created to address those barriers by bringing technology and artificial intelligence training closer to the communities it serves – and, crucially, making complex concepts more accessible through Hausa. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, Safiyya Daba explained how Her Tech Hub…

As artificial intelligence increasingly finds applications beyond traditional technology sectors, Mim’s Motherhood Hub is exploring how digital tools and AI-driven solutions can make motherhood support more accessible, personalised and easier for mothers to navigate. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, Zainab Alhassan Asabe discussed the vision behind Mim’s Motherhood Hub, the gap it aims to address, and how the platform is combining technology, community, and practical resources to support mothers through pregnancy, baby care, and different stages of motherhood. “At Mim’s Motherhood Hub, we are exploring the use of technology, including AI-driven solutions, to make motherhood support…

ABUJA, Nigeria – 31 August 2026: GITEX Nigeria 2026 opened in Abuja on Monday with senior government officials, technology leaders, investors and digital economy stakeholders converging around a growing ambition: to position Nigeria and West Africa as active builders of artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and sovereign technology rather than merely consumers of innovation developed elsewhere. The second edition of what organisers describe as West Africa’s largest technology, AI and startup event began with a high-profile inauguration ceremony and the Government Leadership & AI Summit, held under the theme “Beyond Connectivity – The Bridge to Sovereign AI & Innovation.” The event,…

Nigerian technology founder Dare Timileyin is building Nexalware AI around an ambitious idea: creating infrastructure that connects physical devices with intelligent software and makes it easier for developers and businesses to build smart, autonomous systems. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, Timileyin explained that Nexalware’s broader ambition is to build an infrastructure layer between the physical and digital worlds, while developing technology that takes into account the realities of connectivity, power and infrastructure across Africa. “Nexalware is building an AIoT infrastructure that connects physical devices to software and makes it easier to build intelligent systems,” Timileyin said.…

A new nationwide initiative, COSAS VANGUARD, is seeking to build a structured network of young researchers across Nigeria, combining professional research services, youth development and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, the initiative’s founder, Babangida Lawal Ibrahim, said COSAS VANGUARD is being developed as a national network of trained young researchers with representation across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. The name COSAS is an acronym for Collection, Organising, Summarising, Analysing and Synthesising — the core stages of the research process that the initiative intends to strengthen through structured training and professional…

Africa must move beyond consuming artificial intelligence technologies and begin building AI systems tailored to its own languages, cultures and local challenges, according to Ali Sagiru Ringim, founder of Khaleepah Innovation Ecosystem. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, Ringim outlined his vision for building a technology ecosystem focused on accessibility, local innovation and practical digital solutions, particularly in Northern Nigeria. He said Khaleepah was established after he identified a widening gap between the pace of global technological advancement and access to locally relevant digital solutions and innovation opportunities across Africa. “I saw an opportunity to contribute to closing…

The founder of Olamycare Creations, Olanike Osikoya-Babatunde, has outlined how artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into early-years education, while stressing that technology must be used carefully to preserve children’s critical-thinking and creative abilities. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, Osikoya-Babatunde said Olamycare Creations is focused on helping children establish strong educational foundations, particularly through phonics-based teaching designed to enable children to read by the age of five. Olamycare Creations provides bespoke teaching and learning services focused on Early Years education. The organisation develops child-friendly educational content and works with school owners and parents to support pupils and…

Nigerian businesses must move beyond simply experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) and begin integrating the technology into everyday operations if they are to unlock its full economic potential, according to Zaliha Gambo Yunusa, founder of Queen Tech Innovative Business Solutions. In an exclusive interview with AIBase reporter Ahmad Ibrahim, Yunusa said AI is increasingly becoming relevant to Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but many businesses still lack the knowledge, strategy and digital foundations required to adopt it effectively. Queen Tech Innovative Business Solutions focuses on helping businesses bridge what Yunusa calls the gap between technology and practical business growth. “Many…