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Nigeria’s military leadership has placed artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity at the centre of its ongoing reform agenda, signalling a strategic shift toward technology-driven defence capabilities amid rising global digital threats and evolving security challenges. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, reaffirmed this direction in the Nation’s capital, Abuja, during recent defence-sector engagements focused on modernising military operations, strengthening intelligence systems, and improving national security architecture through emerging technologies. According to military officials, the reform agenda is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving real-time intelligence gathering, and strengthening the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond to both conventional…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Benue Zone, has organised a leadership symposium aimed at strengthening students’ capacity in artificial intelligence, security awareness, financial literacy and democratic engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, themed “Securing the Future of the Nigerian Student: Navigating Security, Finance, Democracy and Artificial Intelligence,” was held at the College of Health Sciences Auditorium of the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi. The event brought together student leaders, academics, security agencies, financial institutions and development stakeholders across Benue State. Organised under the leadership of the NANS JCC Benue…

The Sokoto State Government, through its Ministry of Innovation and Digital Economy (MIDE), in partnership with Iconic Open University, has deepened its digital transformation drive with the rollout of Masterclass 2.0, a capacity-building programme focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in public service and the transition from paper-based administration to paperless governance. The initiative, themed “AI in Public Service – Nigeria’s Transition from Paper to Paperless Governance,” is designed to equip civil servants and public sector workers with practical skills to integrate AI tools into administrative processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen transparency in governance. Officials said the programme aligns with Governor…

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has unveiled what is described as Nigeria’s first artificial intelligence-powered thesis writing platform, Thesis-Speedwrite, designed to improve academic research writing across tertiary institutions in the country. The platform was officially launched at the university’s Main Campus, Abuja, during a ceremony attended by academic staff, researchers, students, and education stakeholders, marking a major step in the integration of artificial intelligence into Nigerian higher education. Developed under the leadership of Professor Isaiah U. Ilo of the Department of Theatre Arts, the system is designed to guide students through the full thesis-writing process, including topic selection, proposal development,…

Applications have officially opened for the 2026 edition of the AI Skills 4 Women programme, a free artificial intelligence training initiative delivered by Founderz in collaboration with Microsoft to strengthen digital skills and expand opportunities for women in the fast-growing AI sector. The programme is fully online and accessible in more than 13 languages, making it open to participants across different regions and educational backgrounds. It is designed for women with varying levels of experience, including those without prior technical or coding knowledge. Organisers said the training covers key areas in artificial intelligence, including AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, data analytics,…

Agrify, in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered agricultural platform alongside the distribution of biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a move aimed at improving agricultural productivity and promoting environmental sustainability. The initiative, which was organised in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day, brought together farmers and community leaders with a focus on advancing climate-smart agriculture and improving soil health in rural farming communities. Founder of Agrify, Mr Ayodele Erinle, said the intervention centres on an AI-driven digital platform known as Agrify AI, designed…

ipNX Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and strengthening digital infrastructure across Africa, using the IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition in Lagos as a platform to emphasise the importance of robust foundational systems for sustainable digital transformation. The conference, held at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together policymakers, technology leaders, and industry stakeholders to examine the future of AI, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and smart infrastructure within Africa’s evolving digital economy. Speaking during a high-level boardroom dialogue titled “Tech Transformation: A Masterclass to Enable the C-Suite to Lead Digital Transformation…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that millions of Nigerian children risk being left behind in an increasingly digital world unless urgent action is taken to address the country’s learning crisis and expand access to quality education. The warning came as education stakeholders gathered in Osun State for a two-day media dialogue focused on digital learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and skills development as tools for tackling the growing challenge of out-of-school children. Speaking virtually at the event organised by the Osun State Ministry of Education in collaboration with UNICEF, the organisation’s Chief of Field Office for South-West Nigeria,…

Industrial software company AVEVA is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies into Nigeria’s industrial sector, positioning the country as a key growth market in its global digital transformation strategy. The initiative will be spotlighted at the upcoming AVEVA Day Nigeria, scheduled for June 11, 2026, in Lagos, where industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts will explore how AI-driven industrial systems can improve efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance across critical sectors. AVEVA says Nigeria’s industrial base presents strong potential for digital transformation, particularly in energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure, where data integration and predictive technologies are increasingly essential. Speaking…

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba (OOPA) has secured a ₦2 billion Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Special High Impact Grant to support infrastructure development at its Osisioma main campus, even as the institution strengthens its position as an emerging leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in Nigeria. The funding is part of TETFund’s intervention programme aimed at improving infrastructure across public tertiary institutions. The project is expected to support the construction of lecture theatres, laboratories, hostels, and other key facilities at the Osisioma campus, which is currently under development. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, praised the institution for attracting the…