Design in the Age of Algorithms ARTIFICIAL intelligence has moved decisively from novelty to necessity in the global design industry. By 2026, AI-powered design tools are no longer experimental add-ons but central components of creative workflows, influencing everything from social media graphics to concept art and product visuals. To understand how these platforms perform in […]
By TOSI ORE GOOGLE has launched WAXAL (the Wolof, Amharic, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, and Luganda speech dataset), a large-scale open speech dataset designed to strengthen African representation in artificial intelligence, in partnership with leading research institutions across the continent. The initiative aims to give more than 100 million Africans access to voice-enabled AI technologies by addressing the long-standing shortage […]
By TOSI ORE Global Growth Defies Tariffs as the AI Economy Takes Center Stage Resilience in an Age of Disruption AGAINST a backdrop of trade fragmentation, tariff escalation, and geopolitical uncertainty, the global economy has delivered an outcome few anticipated. Rather than buckling under renewed US-led trade disruptions, global growth has demonstrated notable resilience. Updated […]
Nigerian Businesses Accelerate AI Adoption to Redesign Jobs and Skills ARTIFICIAL intelligence is rapidly transforming Nigeria’s corporate landscape, with 72 per cent of businesses exploring AI-driven workforce restructuring, according to the EY-Parthenon 2026 CEO Outlook report. The findings underscore how deeply technology is influencing organisational strategy as companies confront inflationary pressures, geopolitical risks and […]
A Leap Toward Indigenous Defense NIGERIA’S defense industry received a boost Monday as UNICCON Group unveiled AI-powered “kamikaze” drones in a demonstration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Abuja. The event showcased the country’s potential for locally produced, high-tech security solutions. Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, UNICCON chairman, described the milestone […]
Nigeria Emerges as a Global AI Leader NIGERIA has emerged as a global front-runner in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, according to a joint report by Google and Ipsos titled “Our Life with AI.” The study shows that 88 per cent of Nigerian adults have interacted with an AI chatbot, far exceeding the global average of […]
AI Image Tools and the Governance Vacuum Feature Rollout, Safety Fallout ELON Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, triggered global outrage days after unveiling a new “edit image” feature integrated into X in late December 2025. Designed to let users manipulate images directly on the platform, the tool was swiftly accused of being weaponised for explicit harm—most […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI NIGERIA is entering a new creative-tech cycle after the Nigerian Film Corporation partnered with PlotWeaver, an AI storytelling platform, to deploy intelligent film-development tools nationwide over the next three years. The agreement aims to expand scriptwriting capabilities, improve cultural referencing accuracy, optimise character design and unlock deeper market insights for filmmakers and […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Cancer Care THE National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has launched a three-day training programme to enhance the capacity of health professionals in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to cancer care in Nigeria. The initiative, which commenced in Jos, is aimed at improving the quality, […]
By ANITA KNIGHT HAVEL Corporate Concept Ltd. has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) Clubs in Nigerian schools, a move aimed at equipping students with early knowledge of responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies. The initiative was unveiled by the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmed Badanga, at the AI and Blockchain Conference and Training held […]