Author: Ugochukwu Levi F

During Meta’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a striking prediction about the long-term role of smart glasses in everyday life. He argued that it’s increasingly difficult to picture the future without them-a statement reflecting Meta’s strategic shift and broader tech industry trends. A Strategic Pivot from the Metaverse to AI Wearables Zuckerberg’s remarks come as Meta transitions away from its costly gamble on the metaverse – a pivot that has seen massive spending and restructuring within Meta’s Reality Labs division. While virtual reality initiatives have struggled to gain commercial traction, AI-powered smart glasses have emerged as one…

Artificial intelligence was sold to the world as a tool of progress-a marvel to transform economies, medicine, transport, governance. But in Nigeria today, it is increasingly being used as a weapon of deception, fraud, and manipulation. This isn’t futuristic fear-mongering. It is a real, documented crisis playing out on our phones, social feeds, and corporate accounts and the cost is already enormous. Look at the headlines: AI-driven scams are not hypothetical. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally warned Nigerians about fraudulent trading platforms using deepfake celebrity endorsements and AI-generated content to lure investors with promises of unrealistic…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Comrade Akeem Abas, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will only replace journalists who refuse to upgrade their skills and adapt to emerging technologies in the media industry. Abas made the remark while addressing journalists during a training session on the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools for modern journalism. He stressed that AI should be viewed as an enabler rather than a threat to the profession. The statement was made recently in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during a capacity-building programme organised to expose journalists to…

In the rapidly evolving global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), nations worldwide are striving to harness the transformative power of this technology, not only to accelerate economic growth but also to redefine societal progress. Africa, with its burgeoning demographic dividend and restless youth population, stands at a critical juncture in this race. Among African nations, Nigeria has emerged as a key contender, signalling ambition that stretches far beyond GDP metrics or startup counts, into the realms of national strategy, education reform, and inclusive innovation. Global AI Context: Competition, Collaboration, and Opportunity Artificial intelligence is now widely recognised as one of…

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant or abstract concept. It is already embedded in how we work, communicate, shop, learn and even relax. From the workplace to our personal devices, AI is quietly redefining everyday life, reshaping productivity, social interaction and decision-making. Understanding how to work with AI — and live responsibly alongside it — has become one of the most important skills of the modern age. Working With AI: A New Way of Doing Jobs In today’s workplace, AI is less about replacing humans and more about reshaping how work gets done. Across sectors such as finance, media,…

When Rwanda announced plans to pilot artificial intelligence technology in 50 health clinics under a new Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-backed initiative, the news resonated far beyond Kigali. For Nigeria-Africa’s most populous nation and one of its most overstretched healthcare systems-the move offers a glimpse into how AI partnerships could help bridge deep structural gaps in health delivery across the continent. The initiative, which positions Rwanda as the first beneficiary of a broader Africa-focused AI healthcare programme, aims to use artificial intelligence to support frontline health workers, improve clinical decision-making and reduce administrative burdens in primary healthcare facilities. While Rwanda’s…

In a move that reflects both innovation and a deep understanding of evolving threats to national cohesion, the Sokoto State Government has embarked on a novel initiative to equip religious clerics with the digital literacy and artificial intelligence (AI) awareness needed to combat misinformation and foster unity. At a two-day workshop themed “Combating False Narratives and Promoting Media Literacy”, held in Sokoto this week, Bashar Umar Kwabo, the Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, delivered a stark message to Nigeria’s religious leaders: the age of misinformation weaponised by AI is here — and clerics must not be left behind. “Nigeria’s…

When the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing electricity demand higher and potentially straining power grids, the signal underscored a stark reality in Nigeria: the national grid collapses are a recurring phenomenon. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwiden from healthcare and agriculture to logistics and finance. Its unprecedented capabilities to deliver insights, automate tasks, and optimise processes have driven many nations and businesses to accelerate their adoption of AI technologies. However, behind the promise of a smarter, more efficient future lies a critical challenge that is often overlooked: the rising demand for energy…

As Nigerian businesses recalibrate for a fast-changing global economy, one trend is becoming impossible to ignore: the rapid rise of AI-driven digital workplaces. What began as scattered use of automation tools is fast evolving into a systemic transformation of how work is organised, decisions are made, and value is created – with 2026 shaping up as a pivotal year. Across boardrooms, startups, and public institutions, artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to execution. Digital workplaces – where collaboration, communication, and workflows are powered by intelligent systems –  are no longer futuristic concepts. They are becoming the new operating model for…

Chinese researchers have unveiled a breakthrough neuromorphic electronic skin that allows humanoid robots to sense pain-like stimuli and react instantly, marking a significant step forward in robotics and artificial intelligence. The newly developed neuromorphic e-skin mimics how human skin and the nervous system work together. Unlike conventional robotic skins that only detect pressure or temperature, this advanced material converts physical stimuli-such as sharp force, heat, or excessive pressure-into electrical signals similar to human neural impulses. These signals trigger rapid, reflex-like responses without relying on slow, centralised processing. According to the research team, the technology enables robots to withdraw from harmful…