Technology

NITDA Boss Harps on Artificial Intelligence Use in Governance, Says Smarter, Faster & More Transparent 

The deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an opportunity to rebuild trust between government and citizens by making public services smarter, faster, and more transparent. According to the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, 70% of Nigeria’s online population already uses generative AI tools, surpassing the global average of 48%, attributing […]

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Business

Stakeholders, Experts Clamour for Public-Private Sector Collaboration on Sustainable Finance Model for Climate Smart Communities

There is the need for critical stakeholders in across the African continent to foster collaboration between private sector innovators, public institutions, and communities to accelerate adoption of sustainable finance models. It is also essential for them to strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks that enable trust, accountability, and scale in sustainable finance systems. Those and others […]

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Technology

Africa’s Status as AI-Ready Continent Rests on Collaboration, Says Inuwa

Stronger collaboration, practical innovation, and inclusive policymaking are essential to ensure Africa transitions successfully into an AI-ready continent. Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa said that Africa’s challenges present immense opportunities if the right structures are put in place, reiterating that Africa’s youthful population—one of the youngest in the […]

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Computing
  • September 24, 2025

Nigeria in Partnership with Awarri  Unveils Homegrown Open-source Language Model

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Business
  • September 11, 2025

AI Impact on Marketing Workflow to Top Discussion at BJAN 2025 Marketing Conference

Artificial Intelligence AI and Marketing Workflow: Opportunities and Challenges will top the discussion at the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) annual conference on 28th, November this year. The conference is aimed at facilitating engagement among stakeholders in the brands, Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), and related sectors. According to the BJAN chairman, Mr. Daniel Obi, […]

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News

Faith Based Group Pushes for Inclusion in  AI Policies Formulation in Nigeria 

Faith-based organisations in Nigeria are worried about the possible impact that Artificial Intelligence is currently having on their beliefs particularly as it affects morals. Consequently, they have called on the government to include all faith bodies in the country in the formulation of AI policies to safe-guard the interest of their beliefs saying that that […]

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AI & Computing

United Nations Launches Call-to-Action on AI-Powered Virtual Worlds

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 […]

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Technology

Verraki Set to Host Webinar for African Businesses with Focus on AI Deployment

African 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 […]

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Technology

ITU Warns of Rising Tech Sector Emissions, Energy Use Growth with AI

Tech 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, Bill Gates and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani
 Business

Bill Gates Pledges $7.5m  for Africa’s AI Future, Signs Agreement on Nigeria’s AI Scaling Hub

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 […]

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