Author: Ugochukwu Levi F

Young Nigerian climate-tech entrepreneurs and student innovators have unveiled artificial intelligence-powered waste management solutions designed to tackle environmental challenges through technology, sustainability, and circular economy approaches. The innovators showcased their prototypes at a green innovation challenge, presenting ideas aimed at improving waste collection, recycling, sorting, and resource recovery using emerging technologies. The projects reflect a growing movement among Nigerian youths to develop locally driven solutions to environmental problems, particularly the challenges of increasing waste generation, poor disposal systems, and limited recycling infrastructure. The innovations featured AI-enabled systems capable of supporting smarter waste management processes, including waste identification, digital monitoring, improved…

Bluebulb, a fast-growing cross-border payments and financial technology company, is gaining recognition as one of Nigeria’s emerging technology innovators following a series of industry awards, business expansion initiatives, and investments in digital financial infrastructure designed to support African businesses operating globally. The recognition reflects the company’s growing influence within Nigeria’s technology framework, where innovation in financial services, automation, data-driven operations, and digital infrastructure continues to shape the future of business across the continent. Over the past year, Bluebulb has attracted attention for its efforts to simplify cross-border payments and treasury management for African enterprises, helping businesses overcome challenges associated with…

Former Nigerian Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has commended Nigerian British University (NBU) for its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation, describing the institution as a catalyst for technological development and economic transformation in Nigeria. Wabara gave the commendation following the university’s growing investments in AI education, research, and innovation initiatives aimed at preparing students for the opportunities and challenges of the digital economy. His remarks come amid increasing national conversations around the role of artificial intelligence in driving economic growth, improving productivity, and positioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the global technology framework. The Nigerian…

Medical experts and surgeons have called for the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across Nigeria’s healthcare sector, saying the technology has the potential to improve patient outcomes, strengthen diagnostics, enhance disease surveillance, and address longstanding healthcare challenges. The call was made during the Seventh Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the University of Ilorin Medical Class of 2009, where healthcare professionals discussed the growing role of emerging technologies in modern medicine and the future of healthcare in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, a United States and United Kingdom-trained clinical AI specialist, Dr Lawal Lukman, said Nigeria possesses one…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for tech giants and research labs. It is rapidly becoming a core skill across industries, from banking and healthcare to media, education, agriculture, and customer service. For National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) graduates seeking to improve their employability and stay competitive in a changing job market, learning AI skills can open doors to new career opportunities. The good news is that getting started in AI does not require a computer science degree or years of coding experience. With the right resources and commitment, NYSC graduates can begin building valuable AI…

 Study AI Company Profile Basic Company Overview Study AI is a Nigerian education technology platform that leverages artificial intelligence to improve learning outcomes and examination preparedness among students. The platform provides personalised study plans, intelligent assessments, practice questions, and adaptive learning tools designed to help students prepare effectively for examinations such as JAMB, WAEC, and NECO. Study AI was developed to address learning gaps and improve access to quality educational support through technology-driven solutions. By combining artificial intelligence with curriculum-based learning resources, the platform helps students study more efficiently while tracking academic progress and performance. Products and Services AI-powered exam…

Researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in ChatGPT’s image safety systems, revealing that the platform’s safeguards can be bypassed under certain conditions and raising fresh concerns about the challenges of securing advanced artificial intelligence tools. The findings were uncovered by Jim Nightingale, an AI safety and security researcher at Midgard, a British AI security startup focused on identifying vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems. The research was first brought to global attention through an exclusive report by the BBC titled “OpenAI works to stop ChatGPT generating ‘sex crime scene’ images.” According to the research, Midgard discovered that ChatGPT’s image-generation safety guardrails could be…

Apple is preparing to raise prices on some of its products as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence continues to drive up the cost of memory chips and other critical components, according to recent reports. The technology giant is facing mounting pressure from soaring prices for DRAM and NAND memory chips, which are essential for smartphones, tablets, laptops and AI-powered devices. The surge in costs has been fueled by unprecedented demand from major technology companies investing heavily in AI infrastructure, creating intense competition for semiconductor supplies. Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said the company can no longer fully absorb…

Nigerian artificial intelligence startups serving customers in Europe are facing new compliance obligations as the European Union’s landmark AI Act begins taking effect, extending its regulatory reach beyond the bloc’s borders. The regulation, widely regarded as the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, applies not only to companies established in the European Union but also to providers whose AI systems are placed on the EU market or whose outputs are used within the bloc. The development could have significant implications for Nigeria’s growing AI ecosystem, particularly startups offering AI-powered products and services to European businesses and consumers. “The…

Music legend Lionel Richie has filed trademark applications to protect the sound of his voice, becoming one of the latest high-profile entertainers to take legal action against the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence-powered voice cloning and deepfake technologies. The applications, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), seek trademark protection for distinctive vocal recordings associated with some of Richie’s most recognisable songs. The filings reportedly cover vocal phrases from classics including “Hello,” “Say You, Say Me,” “Easy Like Sunday Morning,” and “All Night Long.” The move comes as generative AI tools become increasingly capable of replicating…