Author: Joseph Michael

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) plans to introduce artificial intelligence-enabled technology to simplify online registration for prospective corps members as the scheme modernises its operations. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, announced the planned upgrade while interacting with members of the 2026 Batch C Stream One undergoing their orientation course at the Delta State NYSC Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku. According to a Voice of Nigeria report published on 15 October 2026, the proposed initiative will include additional information and communication technology (ICT) solutions featuring artificial intelligence (AI) to help eligible graduates complete their registration successfully through…

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has warned that artificial intelligence-generated videos, manipulated images and cloned voices could threaten military operations, mislead the public and trigger panic in communities. Oluyede issued the warning at the 2026 conference of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) in Abuja on Monday, urging journalists to strengthen their verification procedures and work with the military to counter false information. Represented by the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, the defence chief said the misuse of AI was creating new challenges for national security by enabling the spread of fabricated content about…

The federal capital is set to host a major gathering of international health leaders, technological innovators, and policymakers next week to address the rapid rise of automated medical tools across the continent. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Summit 2026 will take place from 19 to 20 October 2026 at the TY Danjuma Foundation Building in the Central Business District of Abuja. Convened by the Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID), the two-day event aims to outline an immediate regulatory roadmap for clinical technologies as evidence mounts of widespread, unregulated use of artificial intelligence by domestic medical professionals. Operating…

Lagos State is stepping up efforts to modernise land administration and urban planning through artificial intelligence (AI), digital mapping and advanced geospatial technology, as the government seeks more efficient ways to manage the state’s rapidly expanding urban landscape. The initiative, highlighted during the inaugural Lagos GIS Day, reflects a growing focus on using technology to improve access to land information, support planning decisions and strengthen the management of property records. Geographic information systems (GIS) and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology are among the tools being explored to improve how land and infrastructure data are collected, analysed and applied. GIS…

GenScan AI, an artificial intelligence-powered medical imaging technology developed by Nigerian researcher Mary-Brenda Akoda, is moving closer to potential clinical use as healthcare and technology stakeholders examine how the innovation could be deployed to improve MRI services. The technology was presented to stakeholders in Abuja by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) following its selection as the winning entry for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI). GenScan AI uses artificial intelligence to reconstruct magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and has the potential to reduce scan acquisition times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new MRI hardware, according…

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to strengthen election result verification and cybersecurity as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify. The commission said it has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communications Technology Department to oversee the integration of AI technologies into critical electoral processes. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the development during a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja, where he outlined the commission’s efforts to safeguard the integrity of the forthcoming polls. According to the commission, automated AI auditing tools…

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned employees and organisations against uploading sensitive information to publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, citing potential risks to data privacy, cybersecurity, and information security. The advisory highlights growing concerns over the use of AI chatbots and generative AI tools in workplaces, where users may inadvertently submit confidential documents, personal information, financial records, proprietary business data, or other sensitive materials. According to NITDA, such practices could expose organisations to data leaks, unauthorised access, compliance violations, and other security risks. The agency urged organisations to establish clear guidelines for using AI tools and…

Nigeria is set to host BUILD 2026, a conference focused on shared computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence, as policymakers, researchers, investors and technology professionals gather in Abuja to discuss how Africa can build the infrastructure needed to support its growing AI ambitions. The two-day conference will take place on October 21 and 22, 2026, under the theme “Building Africa’s Shared Compute and AI Infrastructure.” The Nigeria AI Collective is hosting it under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Organisers describe BUILD 2026 as Africa’s Shared Compute and AI Infrastructure Conference. The event will focus on the infrastructure,…

Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new artificial intelligence model designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks across software engineering, enterprise work and cybersecurity. Google announced the model on September 30, 2026, calling it a frontier model built to sustain deep reasoning across long, demanding workflows. One of Gemini 4 Argon’s most notable features is its 1 million-token output limit. Google says this increases from the previous 64,000-token limit and gives the model significantly more room to work through complex problems and generate lengthy responses in a single task. The company says thousands of Google employees already use Argon internally…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned political actors against misusing artificial intelligence (AI) in the lead-up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that emerging technologies could be exploited to spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, and undermine confidence in the democratic process. Akpabio’s remarks come amid growing global concerns over the use of AI-generated content, including deepfakes, synthetic audio and digitally altered images, in political campaigns. Governments, regulators and election authorities in several countries have increasingly focused on the risks posed by AI-driven disinformation as election cycles become more digitally driven. The Senate President stressed the importance of responsible technology use…