Author: Joy Levi

Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape is experiencing rapid growth, with platforms like Jumia, Konga, and Jiji dominating the market alongside social media marketplaces on Instagram and WhatsApp. Despite this expansion, Nigerian consumers still face a significant challenge: finding reliable, accurate price comparisons across multiple platforms. Enter ChatGPT’s Shopping Research tool – an AI-powered solution that could revolutionise how Nigerians discover products, compare prices, and make informed purchasing decisions. Understanding ChatGPT’s Shopping Research Tool for Nigerian Consumers ChatGPT’s Shopping Research feature represents a fundamental shift in how online shopping research works. Instead of jumping between multiple websites and manually comparing prices, Nigerian consumers…

I recently found out about a cool robot in Hangzhou. It’s a traffic officer robot. It uses artificial intelligence to help people and cars, as CCTV said. This robot is a big step for smart cities. It shows how technology can improve cities. The robot can do a lot. It shows Hangzhou’s effort to use tech to improve the city. Chinese humanoid robot walks 66 miles in 3 days. China Introduces Revolutionary AI Traffic Officer in Hangzhou Hangzhou, a key urban centre in China, has made a big step. It introduced an AI-powered traffic officer. This move is part of…

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how Nigerians learn, work, create content, build businesses, and explore digital opportunities. While ChatGPT has become the go-to AI assistant for many, its limitations-including downtime during peak hours and restricted features on the free plan-have Nigerians searching for alternatives. This guide presents 20 free ChatGPT alternatives that offer fast responses, fewer limitations, and strong support for research, writing, coding, and day-to-day productivity tasks. Why Nigerians Need Free ChatGPT Alternatives ChatGPT revolutionized how we interact with AI, but it comes with several limitations that affect Nigerian users specifically: ChatGPT’s free version runs on the older GPT-3.5…

Nigeria’s fast-growing technology landscape is accelerating at a pace unmatched by the nation’s talent pipeline, raising an important question: Is Nigeria Heading Toward AI skills shortage?Industry experts, educators, and policy analysts warn that an emerging gap between demand for artificial intelligence expertise and the availability of qualified professionals may hinder the country’s ambition to become a regional AI powerhouse. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world. It could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, PwC says. For Nigeria, AI offers a significant opportunity to grow and improve services. It could make Nigeria a digital leader in Africa.…

Google has unveiled Android 16 with a fresh set of tools aimed at helping users better manage notifications, customise their devices, and even extend parental controls. How AI-Powered Traffic Management Can Transform Nigerian Cities What’s new in Android 16 AI-powered notification summaries: Long messages, busy group chats or threaded conversations will now be condensed into quick, easy-to-read summaries. This helps users skim through multiple notifications without scrolling endlessly. Notification organiser: Lower-priority alerts — think promotions, social media pings or less critical news — are grouped and muted by default. High-priority notifications remain visible, helping reduce noise and distraction. More customisation…

Three years after it started, ChatGPT is now a big part of many Nigerians’ lives. It has changed how they use technology. It saves time and makes work better for those who use it. Nigerians are increasingly embracing AI, and ChatGPT’s impact is clear. Many Nigerian companies use AI, and more people online use generative AI. This article will examine the importance of ChatGPT in Nigeria and its significant impact. The Evolution of ChatGPT in Nigeria’s Digital Landscape ChatGPT is changing Nigeria’s digital world. It’s getting a lot of attention and is being used in many areas. From Curiosity to…

The Kwara AI Summit 2025, held from November 27 to 28, has officially concluded after two days of intensive discussions, panel sessions, workshops, and networking focused on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. The event served as a gathering point for policymakers, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and AI enthusiasts to explore how Kwara State and Nigeria can position themselves for leadership in the emerging AI-driven economy. Although organisers did not publicly release the summit’s specific speakers and detailed agenda at the time of this report, the event clearly emphasised Nigeria’s growing urgency to develop a coordinated approach to…

UBTech Robotics, a Shenzhen-based company, has won a big contract. They will supply their “Walker” humanoid robots for a trial near the border. This project uses robots and AI to help with border security. It aims to guide people better and control crowds. This project shows China’s big plans for the robotics world. They expect the humanoid robotics market to reach 82 billion yuan by 2025. The “Walker” robots can change their own batteries. This lets them work for a long time, even in tough places. Other robots, like the AgiBot A2, have demonstrated they can walk long distances. It…

Nigeria’s digital world is growing fast. More people are using digital tech in finance, government, health, and online shopping. But this growth has also brought more cyberattacks. In 2024, cyberattacks increased by 40%, hitting both small and large businesses. Using digital tech more has made us worry about cybersecurity risks. It’s essential to know how AI can help keep our data safe. A recent report found fraudsters using AI to impersonate family members or officials. This shows we need strong security to protect us. To address these dangers, we must examine how AI can enhance security. It can spot and stop tricky cyber…

I recently learned about a significant achievement in robotics. A robot from Shanghai, called AgiBot, has set a new Guinness World Record. The AgiBot A2, a robot that looks like a person, walked 66 miles in three days. It went through highways and city streets, following traffic rules. This shows how far robotics has come. This achievement shows how good the AgiBot A2 is. It also shows what the future of robotics might hold. As technology improves, we’ll see robots doing even more complex tasks. Chinese humanoid robot walks 66 miles in 3 days: The record-breaking feat The AgiBot A2…