Author: Joseph Michael

Believe it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly a key driver of innovation, economic growth, and scientific research worldwide. In Nigeria, interest in AI has grown rapidly as universities, research institutes, startups, and technology companies explore how the technology can solve challenges in healthcare, agriculture, education, financial services, manufacturing, and public administration. However, turning innovative AI ideas into practical solutions requires funding. Research grants play a vital role in helping researchers develop new technologies, conduct experiments, build datasets, publish findings, and commercialise innovations. If you are looking for AI research funding in Nigeria, this guide explains the major grant…

Every naira counts when you’re building software solutions in Nigeria. As a developer navigating exchange rate fluctuations and international payment challenges, choosing the right AI coding assistant isn’t just about features—it’s about getting maximum value for your hard-earned money. The wrong choice could cost you thousands of naira monthly whilst delivering minimal returns.Three major players dominate the AI coding assistance landscape: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT. Each promises to accelerate your development workflow, reduce debugging time, and improve code quality. But which one actually delivers the best return on investment for Nigerian developers working with constrained budgets? This comprehensive…

Spotify’s decision to label AI-generated artist identities and exclude them from algorithmic recommendations marks one of the clearest signals yet that major streaming platforms are drawing boundaries around artificial intelligence in music. While some describe the policy as a crackdown on AI music, the reality is more nuanced. Spotify is not targeting musicians who use AI in their creative process; it is targeting artist identities that are entirely AI-generated and presented as if they were real people. For Nigerian artists, producers, and music entrepreneurs experimenting with AI tools, the distinction matters. The policy may not restrict the use of AI…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has recognised the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) as one of the civil society organisations contributing to Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The recognition is contained in UNESCO’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Report for Nigeria, which assesses the country’s preparedness for the development, adoption and governance of AI. According to CJID Executive Director Akintunde Babatunde, UNESCO identified the organisation in two areas: AI literacy and inclusion, and public awareness and advocacy. Under AI literacy and inclusion, the report lists CJID alongside CoDiCI among organisations working to promote access…

The International Press Centre (IPC) has launched an artificial intelligence-powered incident-reporting system to enhance the safety of journalists covering the Osun State governorship election. The platform, known as WAFLO, is a WhatsApp-enabled tool designed to help journalists report, document, and monitor threats, harassment, attacks, and other incidents that may occur during election coverage. Speaking during the launch in Osogbo, IPC Executive Director Lanre Arogundade said the initiative was introduced to strengthen the protection of media professionals and promote a safer environment for election reporting. According to IPC, the system will allow journalists to submit reports in real time, enabling faster…

The Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has partnered with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to expand artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among young people and educators in underserved communities across Northern Nigeria. The partnership will introduce the Experience AI programme in Adamawa, Borno, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in what the organisations describe as the first large-scale rollout of the programme across the region. Under the initiative, 450 educators will be trained as certified Experience AI facilitators and equipped to teach AI lessons to an estimated 16,000 students and community beneficiaries across the participating locations. The programme will…

Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and that makes big ideas like ASI feel less distant than before. You may already use AI every day, but artificial superintelligence is a very different concept. It points to a system that could go beyond human cognitive abilities and even outperform the human mind in reasoning, learning, and problem-solving. That possibility excites researchers and worries others. To understand why, it helps to start with what ASI really means and how current AI compares. Key Highlights Artificial superintelligence is a hypothetical stage of AI that would go beyond human intelligence and cognitive abilities. Today’s AI…

Nigeria’s efforts to combat malaria are receiving a technological boost as the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and health technology company Sproxil expand the use of artificial intelligence-powered diagnostics and surveillance tools across the country’s private healthcare sector. The initiative is designed to improve visibility into malaria testing and treatment activities taking place in community pharmacies and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendor (PPMV) outlets, where many Nigerians first seek care for fever-related illnesses. The expanded programme follows a strategic agreement between Sproxil and the NMEP to scale AI-supported malaria diagnostics, patient follow-up systems and pharmaceutical traceability across Nigeria’s private healthcare…

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on public sector auditors to harness artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to enhance accountability, strengthen financial oversight and protect public resources for development. The governor made the call while addressing auditors, emphasising the growing importance of technology-driven approaches in ensuring transparency and improving public financial management. According to Ododo, the evolving nature of governance and public finance requires auditors to adopt innovative tools capable of improving efficiency, detecting irregularities and supporting evidence-based decision-making in the management of government resources. He stressed that auditors play a critical role in promoting accountability and…

Telecommunications and digital services provider Globacom has launched “Gloria”, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant, as part of its broader digital transformation strategy aimed at enhancing customer engagement and service delivery. The company unveiled the innovation ahead of its 23rd anniversary celebrations, describing the AI assistant as a new addition to its customer service ecosystem. Gloria has been integrated into the Glo Café platform and is designed to assist subscribers through voice-enabled interactions while supporting six languages. Globacom said the introduction of Gloria forms part of a wider programme of technological and service improvements intended to deliver a more seamless customer…