Author: Joseph Michael

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…

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot, has called for the systematic and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria’s justice system, emphasising that emerging technologies should support judicial officers rather than replace human judgement. She made the call on Monday, 28 September 2026, while delivering an address titled Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – Transforming Nigeria’s Justice Sector through the Efficient Use of Artificial Intelligence, at a public lecture marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 Legal Year in Akwa Ibom State. The Chief Judge observed that Nigeria’s judiciary could not afford to remain…

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) has urged governments at all levels to adopt AI-powered traffic enforcement systems to reduce road violations, improve highway performance, and strengthen traffic management nationwide. The call was made during the 6th Annual Conference of the NIHTE Ibadan Chapter, where transportation experts highlighted the growing role of intelligent transport technologies in enhancing road safety and reducing congestion. The conference was themed “Drivers’ Traffic Violations and Their Impact on Highway Performance: Empirical Evidence From AI-Based System in Nigeria.” Speaking at the event, the newly inaugurated Chairman of NIHTE Ibadan Chapter,…

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has urged media organisations and stakeholders to invest more in fact-checking, verification systems, and digital literacy to counter the growing threat of artificial intelligence-driven disinformation. Namadi made the appeal during the 2026 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Enugu, where discussions focused on the media’s role in safeguarding democracy amid the rapid evolution of digital technologies. The conference theme was “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” with a sub-theme addressing the challenge of detecting and debunking AI-generated disinformation before, during and after elections. Speaking at the event, the governor described…