Eighteen UN entities joined forces during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for all. The call-to-action outlines 12 priorities—from expanding connectivity to promoting responsible use of emerging technologies—in order to ensure […]
Read MoreAfrican business and tech solutions firm, Verraki, a member of Andersen Consulting, is hosting a free webinar titled with the theme: From Idea to Action: How African Businesses Can Start and Scale AI Initiatives. Expected to take place this June, the high-impact session will equip business leaders with actionable strategies to assess AI readiness, drive […]
Read MoreTech sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), tracks the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy use, and climate commitments of 200 leading […]
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Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has launched a $7.5 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub in Nigeria, a major step in his broader vision to accelerate AI adoption across Africa. The announcement came just a day after Gates pledged to donate 99% of his estimated $200 billion fortune to the continent while speaking at […]
Read MoreNigeria still faces a significant AI skills deficit, with investment in the field increasing from $150 million in 2022 to $400 million in 2025 that is despite approximately 50,000 Artificial Intelligence (AI) workers, 200+ AI startups, 15 AI-focused universities, and 2,500 AI graduates each year, This is revealed in a whitepaper titled “AI in Nigeria: […]
Read MoreNigeria and Africa need to adopt a unified, governance-driven approach to AI development, where trust, regulation, and cybersecurity are more important than ever. Speakers after speakers recently in Lagos at the 2025 Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Award (ABoICT 2025), reflected and echoed the same sentiment, and that: AI without governance is a […]
Read MoreNigeria has unveiled its first Blockchain Policy Whitepaper, outlining a framework to drive financial inclusion, supply chain transparency, and position itself as a global digital economy leader. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, emphasised that this signals a strategic shift toward leveraging emerging technologies for inclusive economic growth. He underlined that the […]
Read MoreThe use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results. Speaking at the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference, held in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna Ikeme saidData can be transformational by bringing efficiency to businesses, but it also […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Backbase is set for a major industry shift as it launches of the world’s first AI-powered Banking Platform, following the launch of its Intelligence Fabric in September 2024. Momentum accelerates with the release of its next-generation platform, purpose-built to accelerate growth and efficiency in banking by unifying two mission-critical domains: customer servicing […]
Read MoreNigeria is a rising force in the global AI landscape, championing a people-first and strategy-led approach to AI development and governance. Speaking to an international audience of policymakers, technologists, and investors, at the ongoing the GITEX Africa 2025 held in Marrakech, Morocco, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa […]
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