Author: Ugochukwu Levi F

Agriculture remains at the heart of Nigeria’s economy. From smallholder farmers in Kano to commercial rice producers in the Middle Belt, technology is reshaping how we farm. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to transform traditional farming, helping farmers predict weather, improve soil health, reduce pest damage, boost yields, and make smarter decisions using data rather than guesswork. This listicle highlights 10 AI tools real farmers in Nigeria can use today, explains what each tool does, and shows how they can improve real farming practices on Nigerian soil. 1. FarmAI Scout – Smart Disease and Pest Detection What…

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant idea discussed only in advanced economies and research laboratories. It is fast becoming the engine that powers modern societies-reshaping how people work, learn, access healthcare, secure their communities, and interact with government. An AI-driven future is one in which machines analyse data, learn from patterns, and support or automate decision-making across critical sectors of life. Across the world, countries are racing to harness this technology. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is watching closely-and cautiously. In Nigeria, artificial intelligence is already quietly at work. Banks rely on AI systems to detect fraud and assess…

A Nigerian technology entrepreneur based in the United Kingdom has launched an artificial intelligence-powered digital platform to help African students and skilled migrants better navigate education, employment, and migration systems abroad. The platform, known as ISCANET, was developed by Matthew Akinpelu, a Nigerian tech founder in the diaspora, to address the growing challenges faced by Africans seeking study and work opportunities abroad. The service uses artificial intelligence to provide structured guidance on career readiness, employability pathways, and visa-regulated labour markets. A complementary platform, AfriApply, focuses on international education opportunities and application processes. The initiative is based in the United Kingdom…

Mozilla’s plan to allow users to block all generative AI features in the Firefox browser may appear to be a minor software update. In reality, it represents a growing global reconsideration of how artificial intelligence should be introduced into everyday digital tools. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest internet market, the implications are far-reaching. A Different Approach to Artificial Intelligence Over the past two years, generative AI has rapidly moved from experimental technology to mainstream digital infrastructure. Browsers, search engines, office software, and smartphones are increasingly being redesigned around AI-powered assistants and automated content tools. Mozilla’s decision breaks from this trend. Rather…

The co-founders of Fitbit, James Park and Eric Friedman, have officially launched Luffu.com, a new AI-powered health platform designed to help families manage healthcare, caregiving, and wellbeing from a single, intelligent system. The launch marks their most significant move since leaving Fitbit following its acquisition by Google, and signals a broader shift toward AI-driven, family-centred healthcare solutions. Unlike traditional fitness or health-tracking apps that focus on individual users, Luffu is built around the reality that healthcare is often a shared responsibility. Families routinely juggle medical appointments, medications, symptoms, reports, and daily wellbeing updates for children, ageing parents, and other dependants.…

OpenAI has unveiled Prism, a new artificial intelligence-powered workspace aimed at helping scientists, researchers, and academics write, organise, and collaborate on research more efficiently and productively. The launch marks OpenAI’s latest push to move AI beyond chatbots and into specialized professional environments. Prism is designed as an all-in-one digital workspace where researchers can draft scientific papers, manage equations and references, and collaborate with colleagues-while AI works quietly in the background to assist with writing and formatting. What Is Prism? Prism is best described as smart research and writing platform built specifically for science. It is all in one device. Traditionally,…

Did you know that artificial intelligence is changing how Nigerian students prepare for WAEC, NECO, and JAMB? Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how Nigerian students prepare for major examinations such as WAEC, NECO and JAMB. Beyond simple access to past questions, modern AI-powered platforms now offer personalised learning paths, adaptive practice tests, intelligent feedback, and full computer-based test (CBT) simulations that closely mirror real exam conditions. By analysing individual performance, these tools help students identify weak areas, optimise revision time, and build confidence before exam day. Below is a detailed overview of 10 notable AI-enabled platforms, highlighting their core functions,…

OpenAI unveiled a new standalone macOS application for its Codex platform, marking a significant step in the company’s push to redefine how software development is done with AI. The app, designed as a command centre for “agentic coding,” allows developers to coordinate and supervise multiple AI coding agents in parallel, automating complex workflows and long-running tasks directly from the desktop. A New Era of AI-Assisted Development The Codex app provides a native macOS workspace where teams of AI agents can operate concurrently across project threads, each running in its own context without losing track of other activities. This setup, supported by built-in…

Many people still don’t know that Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept discussed only in tech laboratories or foreign universities. In Nigeria today, AI is quietly shaping how we learn, work, do business, create content, and even solve everyday problems. At the centre of this transformation is a powerful branch of artificial intelligence known as generative AI. But what exactly is generative AI? Why is everyone talking about it? And more importantly, how does it affect Nigerians, from students, creators, entrepreneurs, businesses, and government institutions? This article answers those questions clearly and in practical terms. What Is Generative…

Across the world, artificial intelligence is no longer a future idea. It is already here, shaping how people work, learn, govern, and communicate. From banking apps and online customer service to medical diagnosis and national security systems, AI is becoming the invisible engine of modern society. That is why the recent decision by the Namibia University of Science and Technology to introduce the country’s first dedicated degree programmes in artificial intelligence deserves Nigeria’s full attention. This development is not about comparison or rivalry. It is about direction. Nigeria is often described as Africa’s largest economy and one of its…