Author: Okikiola O. Johnson

Neurosurgeons in London have successfully carried out what health officials describe as the world’s first live artificial intelligence-assisted brain tumour removal, using a real-time AI system to help identify critical anatomy during surgery and protect a patient’s sight. The operation was performed at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), as part of a clinical trial involving AI technology developed by researchers at University College London. The procedure took place in May, but it was announced publicly only after the patient had recovered. The patient, 48-year-old Rhys Hibbert from…

As AI becomes more powerful and influential, countries are increasingly recognising the need for international cooperation to establish common rules, promote innovation, and address emerging risks. Against this backdrop, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) was formally established in July 2026 as an international intergovernmental organisation dedicated to fostering global cooperation on artificial intelligence. Although WAICO is still in its infancy, it has already attracted significant international attention because of its ambition to create a platform where countries—particularly developing nations—can collaborate on AI governance, technology sharing, standards, and capacity building. This guide explains everything you need to know about…

Artificial intelligence is creating new job opportunities for Nigerian learners who want practical digital skills without waiting years to become expert programmers. With low-code tools, you can work with machine learning ideas, build simple solutions, and support business needs faster than before. That makes this field easier for beginners, career changers, and graduates to approach. If you want a realistic path into AI work in Nigeria, this guide shows where demand is growing and which roles make the most sense. Key Highlights Low-code makes an AI career more accessible to Nigerians seeking practical entry points. You can start with roles…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the signing of frameworks under the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and creating a structured environment for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) investments. According to NITDA, the newly signed frameworks establish regulatory guidelines, technical standards, and investment roadmaps covering cloud service providers, data centres, AI infrastructure, and government digital assets. The agency said the initiative is designed to enhance data sovereignty and security, provide regulatory clarity for stakeholders, and support the development of trusted digital infrastructure across the country. NITDA stated that…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with Meta, has launched AI Academy Nigeria, a national capacity-building initiative to strengthen the country’s artificial intelligence talent pipeline and foster innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The programme is being implemented through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN). The initiative seeks to provide Nigerian developers, startups, students, and early-career professionals with practical AI skills, technical training, and pathways to build market-ready solutions. According to the organisers, AI Academy Nigeria…

Starting an online business in Nigeria no longer means renting a shop or filling a room with stock. With the right business model, you can build a dropshipping store that sells to customers across borders while suppliers handle fulfilment. Add AI tools, and many tasks become easier, from product research to customer service. If you want a practical way to launch with lower risk, AI-powered dropshipping gives you a realistic path to test ideas, build a brand, and grow step by step. Key Highlights AI tools can help your dropshipping business handle product research, pricing, and customer support faster.You can…

The advent of Artificial intelligence is opening new doors for young builders in Nigeria, and AI hackathons are becoming one of the clearest paths into that space. These events give you a chance to turn ideas into practical tools through machine learning, teamwork, and fast problem-solving. They also make innovation feel real, not distant. When student teams gather to build solutions for everyday needs, you can see how AI moves from theory into action and starts creating measurable impact. Key Highlights The national AI hackathon shows how artificial intelligence and machine learning can drive real innovation in Nigeria. Student teams…

Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch has introduced a new setting that allows streamers to opt out of having their channel content used to train Amazon’s generative artificial intelligence models. The setting is enabled by default, meaning creators who take no action remain included in the programme. Twitch users can disable the setting through the Security and Privacy section of their channel settings. The change means eligible Twitch content can be used to help train Amazon’s generative AI models, which are designed to generate or synthesise text, audio, images or video. Twitch’s opt-out provision covers streams, video-on-demand recordings, clips, stream chats, and…

Nigeria is strengthening its digital transformation agenda through a new collaboration with Canadian technology stakeholders aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI), digital finance, innovation, and technology transfer. The partnership was announced by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which disclosed that agreements signed in Toronto, Canada, are expected to support financial inclusion, local AI infrastructure development, capacity building, and the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy. The agreements involve Canadian technology companies, including GooseFL and Fireflies AI, and form part of broader efforts to expand international cooperation in emerging technologies. According to NITDA, the collaboration aligns with Nigeria’s strategy to…

Anthropic’s latest launch has drawn attention for a simple reason: Claude Fable 5 pushes beyond what earlier Claude models could do in public release. It sits close to Claude Mythos 5 in terms of raw capability, while remaining suitable for broader access through added safeguards. For Nigerian users, that matters. Whether you build software, analyse documents, or manage daily tasks, Claude Fable offers stronger performance than Claude Opus in many areas and opens up more serious AI-supported work. Key Highlights Claude Fable 5 is Anthropic’s most capable general-purpose model to date, with clear gains over earlier releases. It shares an…