Author: Ugochukwu Levi F

Information technology experts have reiterated that cybersecurity is central to Nigeria’s economic growth and digital development, warning that inadequate cyber protection could leave the country trailing in the global digital economy. The call came on Tuesday during the maiden Annual Summit of the Professor Ademola Ojo Emmanuel Foundation (PAOEF), which also featured the public presentation of the book Leading the Digital Future. The event brought together policymakers, IT professionals, educators, youth leaders, and private-sector stakeholders to discuss pathways for strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Delivering the keynote address, Professor Ademola Ojo Emmanuel, Africa’s first Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management,…

In Nigeria, everyone is hustling: students, content creators, entrepreneurs, and even farmers. But time is short, fingers get tired, and typing is slow. What if you could speak your ideas and have them instantly turned into text, audio, or even professional content? Thanks to AI voice tools, that’s no longer a dream-it’s the fastest way to create, communicate, and boost productivity across Nigeria. One of the challenges for content creators in Nigeria is time, which is often in short supply, even as demand for content continues to rise. From social media creators to students, radio broadcasters to entrepreneurs, everyone needs…

You may not notice it, but chances are you’ve already spoken to an artificial intelligence today. From banking alerts on WhatsApp to automated replies from online vendors and virtual study assistants helping students prepare for exams, AI chatbots are quietly becoming part of everyday life in Nigeria. Once seen as futuristic tools reserved for big tech companies, these digital assistants are now helping Nigerians save time, access services, and solve problems-often with nothing more than a smartphone and an internet connection. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept in Nigeria-it is already shaping how people bank, learn, shop,…

Ethiopia is taking a major step in modernising its financial oversight by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) technology to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The initiative comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen the country’s financial systems and national security. The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) and the Financial Intelligence Service (FIS) have signed an agreement to develop and implement an AI-powered system to detect suspicious financial transactions in real time. By analysing large volumes of complex financial data, the system is designed to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate illicit activity. “The adoption of AI will…

Classrooms are no longer confined to school buildings. Across Nigeria, learning is quietly moving into living rooms, kitchens, and shared bedrooms, driven by rising education costs, overcrowded schools, and the pressure to succeed in high-stakes exams. As this shift gathers pace, a new kind of teacher is stepping in-one that never sleeps, never gets tired, and fits inside a smartphone. Artificial Intelligence is transforming home learning, offering Nigerian students personalised tutoring once reserved for the privileged few. Across Nigeria, learning is increasingly happening outside the traditional classroom. Rising school costs, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and exam pressure have pushed many…

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…

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.…

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,…