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 […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF PRESIDENT Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring US states from enforcing their own AI regulations, a decision that intensifies the national battle over who should control the rules governing rapidly advancing technologies. Trump said the move would establish a uniform regulatory system and stop states from creating conflicting standards. […]
By TOSI ORE EXPERTS have called on African nations to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ways that strengthen—rather than erode—the continent’s cultural identity, languages, and indigenous knowledge systems. Speaking at a two-day regional workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER) in Abuja, they stressed that Africa must develop AI strategies rooted in its own values and […]
By TOSI ORE THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning to Nigerians about potential data security risks in OpenAI’s ChatGPT GPT-4 and GPT-5 models. The alert, delivered by NITDA’s Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, in Abuja on Monday, highlighted newly discovered vulnerabilities that could expose users […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Federal Government says it is strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the health system for improved service delivery, data sharing, and disease surveillance. Dr. Leke Ojewale, Senior Technical Advisor to the Coordinating Minister of Health on Digital Health, disclosed this in Abuja at a capacity-building workshop […]
By TOSI ORE THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain analytics to trace illicit transactions, combat Ponzi schemes, and strengthen cybersecurity across Nigeria’s financial system. SEC Director-General Dr. Emomotimi Agama disclosed this during a lecture at the Abuja Journalists Academy, noting that the initiative—developed in collaboration with the […]