Author: Joseph Michael

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…

Responsible AI in Nigeria means building artificial intelligence systems that are safe, transparent, fair, accountable, and inclusive, designed for Nigeria’s specific conditions, including data scarcity, infrastructure gaps, and cultural and linguistic diversity. This guide explains the seven core challenges, the opportunities responsible AI creates for Nigeria’s economy, and a practical 10-point roadmap for government and businesses. From financial services and healthcare to education, agriculture, telecommunications and government, organisations are increasingly exploring AI to automate tasks, analyse information, improve services and create new products. But building an AI-powered economy is not simply about developing more powerful models or adopting the latest…

Nigeria is leading the Global South in searches for AI learning tools, and that says a lot about where work is heading. Still, knowing how to chat with one app is no longer enough. Today’s job market rewards graduates who can turn AI into real output, better decisions, and faster work. If you want to stand out, AI literacy and practical digital skills matter as much as your degree. That shift is opening doors for people ready to learn with purpose. Key Highlights AI literacy now matters in Nigeria’s job market because employers want proof of useful digital skills. Strong…

The Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State, has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of new programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Social Development and Microbiology, as part of efforts to align education with Nigeria’s evolving social, economic and technological needs. The Provost of the college, Dr Umar Abdullahi, disclosed the development while speaking with journalists in Dadin Kowa, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area. According to him, the newly introduced courses are designed to equip students with practical knowledge and skills that address contemporary challenges, ranging from digital transformation and cybersecurity to social development and community resilience.…