Author: Joseph Michael

Top warning signs and how to protect yourself from deepfake voice scams in Nigeria. Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities across Nigeria, but it is also giving fraudsters powerful new tools. One of the fastest-growing threats is the rise of Deepfake Voice Scams in Nigeria. Using AI voice-cloning technology, scammers can copy a person’s voice from social media videos, WhatsApp voice notes, podcasts, interviews, TikTok clips, YouTube videos, or other publicly available recordings. They then use the cloned voice to call family members, friends, colleagues, or business employees and demand urgent payments. Because the voice sounds genuine, many victims believe…

Industrial organisations must embrace artificial intelligence, digital twins, and connected data systems to remain competitive while meeting growing demands for efficiency, operational excellence, and sustainability, speakers at AVEVA Day Nigeria said on Thursday. The event, held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together industry leaders, engineers, and digital transformation professionals to explore how digital technologies are reshaping industrial operations, with discussions focusing on asset reliability, project delivery, data-driven decision-making, and emissions reduction. A recurring theme throughout the event was the growing role of AI-powered digital twins in helping organisations improve performance while reducing environmental impact. Gaurav Panpaliya,…

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has been named the African regional winner at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, receiving recognition for its use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance banking services across the continent. The award highlights UBA’s efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into its digital banking operations, particularly in cross-border payments, customer engagement, and e-business services spanning more than 20 African markets. According to the award organisers, the bank’s technology-driven approach has helped strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading digital banking institutions. A key factor behind the recognition was UBA’s deployment of Leo, its AI-powered…

Introduction to AI Football Predictions Artificial intelligence football predictions turn football statistics into probabilities for betting tips, forecasts, and fan analysis. Instead of guessing a score, AI football predictions use machine learning, expected goals, real-time data, and match data to estimate what could happen in today’s matches. This means a platform can help users understand a Premier League or La Liga game quickly. Still, every prediction is probability-based, not a guaranteed win, so use it for entertainment and responsible gambling. How AI Football Prediction Systems Work AI football works by learning from history, then updating when new information arrives. AI…

A breakthrough vaccine technology developed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising hopes that future pandemics could be prevented before they begin, potentially saving millions of lives and reducing the need for widespread lockdowns. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and biotechnology company DIOSynVax have developed a new type of vaccine designed to provide protection against entire families of viruses rather than a single strain. The innovation has completed its first human safety trial, marking a significant milestone in vaccine development. Unlike conventional vaccines, which are typically updated in response to emerging variants, the new approach uses machine…

Technology leaders, policymakers, civil society actors, academia, and development practitioners have renewed calls for a coordinated national approach to artificial intelligence (AI) governance aimed at ensuring that the technology is developed and deployed in an inclusive, ethical, and socially responsible manner. The call was reinforced at a high-level strategic dialogue convened in Lagos, where stakeholders, including the MacArthur Foundation, Dataphyte Foundation, and the University of Lagos’ NitHub, engaged in discussions on inclusive AI development, safety, and governance in Nigeria. The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration across sectors to address emerging risks and opportunities in the country’s fast-growing AI framework. Participants…

Stakeholders in education and youth development have called for intensified efforts to equip young people with artificial intelligence (AI) skills, stressing that digital competence is critical for future employability, innovation, and global competitiveness. The call was made at the 2026 Abuja Schools Debate Tournament and Seminar held at the 2nd Floor Conference Hall, Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Secretariat Complex (Phase III), Central Business District (CBD), Abuja, FCT. The Executive Director of CHEN Teen and Youth Development Initiative, Dr Olushola Oresanya, said the annual programme was created to give young people a platform to engage with pressing societal issues while…

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is raising fresh concerns among industry leaders, with Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark warning that the world may eventually need an “emergency brake” to slow the development of increasingly powerful AI systems. Clark’s comments come as competition among leading AI companies intensifies, with firms investing heavily in the race to build more capable models that can perform complex tasks, generate content and assist with decision-making across a wide range of industries. Speaking about the future of artificial intelligence, Clark said the industry should be prepared for scenarios in which technological progress outpaces safety research and…

Google has unveiled a new Android security feature designed to combat the growing threat of AI-powered voice scams, introducing what it describes as a major step forward in protecting users from deepfake impersonation attacks. The feature, known as Fake Call Detection, is rolling out globally through the Phone by Google app on Android devices running Android 12 and newer. The update comes as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence to clone voices and impersonate family members, employers, government officials, and other trusted contacts. In many cases, scammers combine AI-generated voices with caller ID spoofing to make fraudulent calls appear legitimate. According…

DuckDuckGo has reported a sharp increase in app installs and search traffic following Google’s latest expansion of AI-powered search features, suggesting that a segment of users is actively seeking alternatives to AI-first search experiences. The surge comes in the days after Google unveiled major updates to Search at its I/O 2026 developer conference, where the company doubled down on AI integration through AI Mode, AI-generated search experiences, and more conversational search capabilities. While Google has described AI as the future of search, not all users appear convinced. According to data released by DuckDuckGo, U.S. app installs increased by an average…