Author: Michael O Oke

Nigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. From the tonal richness of Yoruba to the expressive idioms of Tiv, Kanuri, Nupe, Ibibio and hundreds of others, language is the vessel through which Nigerians transmit culture, values, history and collective memory. Linguists estimate that Nigeria is home to over 520 indigenous languages, placing the country among the top five most linguistically diverse nations globally. Yet this extraordinary diversity is  under growing threat. According to UNESCO and Nigerian cultural institutions, more than two dozen Nigerian languages are already endangered, with some spoken fluently by only a handful…

Nigeria’s labour market sits at a critical crossroads. With a population exceeding 220 million people and a median age of about 18 years, Nigeria has one of the largest and youngest workforces in the world. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), over 70 percent of Nigeria’s employed population works in the informal sector, relying on hands-on, service-oriented, and people-driven jobs rather than highly automated systems. At the same time, unemployment and underemployment have remained persistently high in recent years, hovering around one-third of the working-age population when combined—making job security a national concern. Globally, artificial intelligence…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step toward shaping the future of digital governance in the region by placing the coordination and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of its newly unveiled regional digital roadmap. The announcement came at a high-level Thematic Dialogue held this week in Lagos, where policymakers, regional officials and technology stakeholders endorsed a unified strategy to accelerate digital transformation for more than 400 million people across the West African sub-region. The digital roadmap — part of ECOWAS’s Vision 2050 long-term integration agenda — seeks to harmonise national digital policies, bridge…

The Ogun State Government has unveiled a new artificial intelligence–driven teaching and learning platform aimed at significantly improving the quality of education across public schools in the state, as part of broader efforts to modernise the education sector and align it with global digital trends. The platform, named OgunLearn, was officially launched by Governor Dapo Abiodun at a ceremony in Abeokuta. State officials describe the initiative as a landmark step in leveraging emerging technologies to address persistent challenges in teaching, learning delivery, and educational administration. It is also being positioned as one of the most ambitious state-led applications of artificial…

OpenAI has announced the global launch of ChatGPT Go, a new service tier designed to expand access to more reliable and premium artificial intelligence capabilities, with Nigerian users among those set to benefit from the rollout. The launch marks another step in OpenAI’s efforts to broaden the availability of advanced AI tools worldwide, particularly in emerging markets where demand for practical, productivity-driven AI solutions continues to grow. With Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy and youthful tech-savvy population, the introduction of ChatGPT Go is expected to resonate across multiple sectors, including education, business, media, and software development. What ChatGPT Go Offers…

UNESCO keeps pushing AI in Africa forward by connecting skills, ethics, and public policy. Over the years, Director‑General Audrey Azoulay has steered global action on AI ethics, and now UNESCO’s work aligns with the continental AI strategy, shaped alongside the African Union. It’s a practical approach: help countries build capacity, guide governments, and monitor risks to rights as AI for Africa programmes grow. Across the continent, UNESCO supports AI governance that aligns with local realities while not ignoring global standards. They’re working with ministries, courts, schools, and research groups. By connecting national efforts with regional plans—like the continental strategy on artificial intelligence—UNESCO aims…

Nigeria looks ready to shake things up with a new law on artificial intelligence. This move could put the country ahead of most other African countries. Lawmakers in Abuja have been discussing the bill for months. They want to set clear rules for how people and businesses use AI. If the law passes, Nigeria could become a model for other African nations. Some folks see this as a chance to lead the way, while others worry about what the rules might mean for startups. The bill covers data privacy, safety, and ethical use of AI. It doesn’t just focus on…

If you’re in Nigeria and want a simple, low-cost way to use DeepSeek AI, you’re in the right place. DeepSeek AI gives you an affordable, open-source tool that helps you create content, analyse information, write code, and build AI services using just your phone or computer and an internet connection. This guide dives into how DeepSeek AI fits into daily work, study, and business across Nigeria. You don’t need fancy equipment or a big budget to get started. With DeepSeek AI, you can save time, boost quality, and pick up new digital skills. It supports writing, research, customer support,…

Open-source AI is shifting, and you can see it in how widely Alibaba’s Qwen models are used worldwide. Developers flock to Qwen for speed, scale, and open access—the numbers really say it all. This growth didn’t just happen by accident. Open-source AI is moving faster than ever, and Qwen is right at the centre of that momentum. Alibaba’s Qwen AI has now hit over 700 million downloads on Hugging Face. That makes it the most widely used open-source AI model family anywhere, period. AIBase data and multiple outlets confirm Qwen’s lead, outpacing rivals from major US and Chinese companies.…

You’ve now got a new way to manage health questions inside ChatGPT. OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health as a dedicated, secure space where you can explore health topics, connect wellness apps, and use your own data to get clearer, more personal answers. You can ask health questions with more context and less guesswork. ChatGPT Health helps you feel informed and prepared, but it doesn’t diagnose or replace medical experts. The experience centres on everyday health needs and clear explanations. You stay in control as the platform connects with selected health records and wellness tools. Strong privacy and security features shape how…