Author: Joseph Michael

OpenAI has made a groundbreaking move with the launch of its ChatGPT app store. This marks a new chapter for AI-driven tools and integrations. It promises to improve user experience by offering a vast array of applications and services within the ChatGPT interface. The ChatGPT app store launch is a major achievement, as highlighted by TechRadar and OpenAI’s official statements. It aims to simplify the integration of various applications and services. This will significantly enhance the user experience. This innovation enables users to access a wide range of AI-driven tools. It’s set to transform how we engage with AI technology.…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has deepened its partnership with global technology leader Microsoft to train Nigerians in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills, boosting the country’s readiness for the AI-driven economy. The collaboration, part of Microsoft’s National AI Skills Initiative (AINSI), has already reached more than 350,000 Nigerians with foundational and specialised AI training. This builds on a longer-term programme that has delivered digital skills training to over four million people nationwide since 2021. Massive Scale and Impact Microsoft’s Director for Government Affairs, West Africa, Nonye Ujam, revealed at a Lagos media briefing that roughly 350,000 participants have engaged…

Libya has taken a significant step toward digital transformation with the launch of its first AI Youth Club, an initiative designed to equip young people with practical artificial intelligence and digital skills. The program reflects a growing recognition across Africa of the importance of preparing youth for an increasingly AI-driven global economy. The AI Youth Club was officially launched in Bani Walid under the supervision of Libya’s Ministry of Youth, in collaboration with the Dinar Martyrs Centre for Youth Care. The initiative aims to provide structured training and hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, helping young Libyans move beyond basic digital…

In the era when Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to expand rapidly and open‑source tools are at the heart of this transformation, especially for developers and startups in Nigeria and across Africa, there is a need for low‑cost, high‑impact resources. This guide highlights the most popular and practical open‑source AI frameworks, libraries and platforms available today, what they’re suitable for, and how you can start using them. 1. TensorFlow – The Most Widely Used AI Framework 🔗 Visit: https://www.tensorflow.org What it is: TensorFlow is an open‑source ML and deep learning framework by Google that provides flexible tools for building and deploying…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially launched a significant overhaul of its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, positioning artificial intelligence (AI) and wider digital skills at the core of efforts to confront youth unemployment and enhance economic participation among young Nigerians. The reform was announced at the 2025 second SAED stakeholders’ summit in Abuja under the theme “Empowering a Generation: Building Competence for the Future Workplace and Enterprise Through Impactful Partnerships.” Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, Director General of NYSC, explained that the revamp forms part of a broader digital transformation aimed at equipping Corps Members with…

Google has launched ‘Disco,’ a new AI-powered browser. It aims to change how we use the internet. This browser uses artificial intelligence. It makes browsing more personal and quick. Users will find it easier to navigate and enjoy a cleaner look. Many in the tech world are excited about ‘Disco’. They wonder how it will change the internet for us. Key Takeaways The ‘Disco’ browser uses AI to improve your experience. It makes browsing more personal and efficient. People are looking forward to ‘Disco’ a lot. ‘Disco’ is set to change the internet. The browser will make it easier to…

A new African Development Bank report estimates that inclusive deployment of artificial intelligence could add up to $1 trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035, driven by gains in key sectors, targeted investment and supportive government policy. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has published a strategic roadmap to unlock the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across the continent. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation outlines how AI could be deployed to drive productivity and inclusive growth in African economies. The study, conducted by…

ChatGPT has quickly become one of the most talked-about AI tools in Nigeria. From students and freelancers to small business owners and tech enthusiasts, many Nigerians are now using ChatGPT to make work easier, learn faster, and earn smarter. But why exactly is ChatGPT gaining so much attention in Nigeria? The answer lies in a mix of accessibility, affordability, and how well the tool fits into everyday Nigerian life. Let’s break it down. Nigeria’s Growing Internet and Smartphone Usage Nigeria has one of the largest online populations in Africa. Recent estimates show that over 120 million Nigerians now have access…

Nigerian AI startups are now using data centres in Europe and the US. A BusinessDay report shows that over 300 startups are doing this. They are training their models far away. This trend underscores the importance of AI model training in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. It makes us wonder about Nigeria’s digital setup. Can it handle the needs of its AI sector? Key Takeaways Nigerian AI startups are training large language models in foreign data centres. Over 300 startups are involved in this trend, according to BusinessDay. The reliance on foreign data centres highlights Nigeria’s digital infrastructure challenges. Improving digital infrastructure is key…

Artificial intelligence (AI) needs lots of language data to grow. But many African languages are missing from this data. Africa has over a quarter of the world’s languages, showing great linguistic diversity. Currently, AI struggles to include African languages. This leads to a breakdown of democracy in digital inclusivity. Yet, efforts to make multilingual AI models for Nigerian languages are starting to make a difference. We need more money for language data and multilingual AI. This will help AI systems better reflect the world’s linguistic diversity. The Challenge of Linguistic Diversity in African AI Development Linguistic diversity is a big challenge for AI…