Author: Michael O Oke

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has deployed artificial intelligence technology to process up to 10,000 business registration applications daily, marking a major shift in how corporate services are delivered in Nigeria. The Registrar-General of the commission disclosed this at the CAC’s 35th anniversary lecture in Abuja, saying the adoption of AI has significantly improved operational efficiency and reduced delays in business registration. According to the CAC, the surge in daily registrations reflects growing demand from entrepreneurs, digital businesses and small enterprises seeking formal recognition, as well as the commission’s ability to handle higher volumes through automation. The commission also confirmed…

The domain name AI.com has been acquired for approximately $70 million, marking what is widely regarded as the largest publicly disclosed website name deal in history. The buyer is Kris Marszalek, co-founder and chief executive of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, in a move that underscores the soaring strategic value of artificial intelligence in the global technology economy. The purchase places AI.com among the most valuable digital assets ever sold and reflects intensifying competition among technology and financial firms seeking prime positioning in the fast-expanding AI ecosystem. A landmark deal in internet history At an estimated $70mn, the AI.com transaction eclipses previous high-profile domain sales such as…

As Nigeria strengthens enforcement of its data protection framework, global fintech firm Optasia has called for the adoption of privacy-by-design principles in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems across the country’s financial services sector. The call comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny of how financial technology companies collect, process and store consumer data, particularly as AI-driven credit scoring, lending and payment solutions become more widespread. Nigeria’s data protection regime, anchored by the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), places stricter obligations on organisations handling personal data and introduces tougher compliance and accountability requirements. Speaking at a recent industry forum…

The Federal Government has unveiled an AI-powered National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) for 2026–2030, marking a major step toward strengthening cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research nationwide. The plan integrates artificial intelligence into public health systems to improve early detection, expand access to care, and enhance data-driven decision-making in cancer control. Speaking at the unveiling, government officials said the new framework reflects a shift toward technology-enabled healthcare, designed to reduce cancer-related deaths and address long-standing gaps in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The AI-driven approach is expected to support risk assessment, automate screening processes, optimise treatment planning, and improve cancer surveillance…

NVIDIA is not just a technology company. It is the invisible infrastructure behind modern artificial intelligence, powering everything from ChatGPT and self-driving cars to medical research, cloud data centres, and the future of robotics. What began as a small graphics chip startup in the 1990s has become one of the most influential companies shaping how machines learn, think, and interact with the world. For Nigeria and Africa, where AI adoption, digital transformation, fintech innovation, and cloud infrastructure are accelerating, understanding NVIDIA is essential. This is the definitive guide to what NVIDIA is, how it works, why it dominates AI, and…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on policymakers, technology stakeholders, and private-sector actors to prioritise the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen the nation’s data privacy regime, noting that responsible innovation is essential to safeguarding citizens’ rights and maintaining public trust in the digital economy. The appeal was made during a policy forum in Abuja, where government officials emphasised that unchecked technological innovation could undermine fundamental rights and erode confidence in digital systems if ethical considerations and data protection safeguards are not embedded into the development and use of emerging technologies such as AI. Ethics at the Centre of AI Deployment…

Google, in collaboration with leading African universities and research organisations, has officially launched WAXAL — a large‑scale, open‑access speech dataset designed to expand the reach of artificial intelligence technologies across Africa by enabling AI systems to understand and generate African languages. The initiative targets one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence today: the lack of high‑quality speech data for African languages, which has historically limited the development of voice recognition, text‑to‑speech and other voice‑enabled AI tools for local users. What Is WAXAL and Why Does It Matter WAXAL is a comprehensive dataset covering 21 Sub‑Saharan African languages, including Hausa,…

A new analysis by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) finds that fraud detection is the dominant artificial intelligence (AI) use case in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem, underscoring how risk management is shaping technology deployment across the industry. The findings are contained in the CBN Fintech Report 2025 — a comprehensive survey‑ and stakeholder‑based assessment of Nigeria’s fintech landscape published under the bank’s Policy Insight Series. According to the report, approximately 87.5 % of Nigerian fintech firms surveyed now deploy AI tools primarily to detect and prevent fraudulent activities. This figure places fraud detection well ahead of other high‑profile AI applications such as…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a big part of our lives today. It has changed many areas worldwide, including Nigeria. The story of AI is one of human creativity and curiosity, with significant growth over time. From its early beginnings to today’s applications, AI has made a significant impact. Its effects are seen in many industries. In Nigeria, AI is making a big impact in finance, healthcare, and education. It’s helping the economy grow and improving people’s lives. As more Nigerians learn about AI, it’s important to understand its key parts and uses. Key Takeaways AI involves machines simulating human…

In Nigeria – Africa’s largest economy with a rapidly growing technology ecosystem – institutional efforts have sought to ensure that local talent, enterprises and research communities can meaningfully participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. At the heart of this effort is the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), a research and innovation hub focused on developing, catalysing and embedding AI and robotics capabilities across the Nigerian digital economy. This article explores the significant ways NCAIR is influencing Nigeria’s AI and robotics ecosystem, providing context, examples, and linkages to broader economic strategy. What Is NCAIR? The National Centre for…