A new initiative connecting Africa’s creative economy with China’s technology ecosystem has been unveiled, with Nigeria positioned at the centre of a proposed new digital collaboration between African innovators and Chinese technology hubs. The initiative, known as the Sino-African Tech-Creative…
Nigeria’s 2027 general election is shaping up to be more than a contest between political parties and candidates. It could also become the country’s most significant election yet in the age of generative artificial intelligence, with AI tools already changing…
Artificial intelligence is no longer something Nigerians only read about in Silicon Valley news or watch in demonstrations from global technology companies. It is increasingly becoming part of how software is designed, written, tested and improved in Nigeria. For Nigerian…
AI4Africa has set an ambitious target to equip 2 million Africans with artificial intelligence knowledge by 2030, in a move aimed at widening access to AI education and helping more people across the continent participate in the rapidly changing digital…
Artificial intelligence is moving from being a subject discussed mainly by technology experts to becoming a skill that could determine who gets opportunities in the global economy. India is already showing what large-scale technology training can look like. Through Samsung…
African students are becoming an increasingly important voice in the global conversation about artificial intelligence, disinformation and the future of digital education, as policymakers and educators recognise that young people must not only consume new technologies but also understand how…
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, has hosted a major conference focused on how better communication of science, technology and innovation can help Nigeria turn research and new ideas into practical solutions for society. The three-day National…
Umuahia, Abia State, is set to become a major meeting point for technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, students and digital professionals as TechFlock 2026 brings conversations around artificial intelligence, innovation and the future of work to Southeast Nigeria. The annual technology gathering,…
For many years, the usual picture of a Nigerian university student was someone whose main responsibility was to attend lectures, pass examinations and wait until graduation before entering the labour market. That picture is changing. Across campuses, Nigerian students are…
Artificial intelligence is moving from the technology industry into the classroom, and Singapore is showing what a deliberate response can look like. For Nigeria, where millions of learners and teachers are entering an increasingly digital world, the lesson is not…
Nigeria’s teacher shortage is becoming too serious to treat as a problem that can be solved simply by building more classrooms. In parts of the country, schools are already struggling to find enough qualified teachers, while those in service often…
The debate over artificial intelligence in education is moving rapidly across the world, but African schools cannot afford to simply copy AI education policies developed in Western countries and expect them to work in the same way. AI is already…
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change the way African students learn, work and think about technology. Across the continent, a growing number of students are moving beyond simply asking AI tools to write assignments, explain difficult topics or generate ideas.…
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday advertising in Nigeria. From generating marketing copy and product images to creating videos, chatbots and personalised campaigns, AI is helping businesses produce content faster and, in many cases, at a lower cost.…
Nigeria’s digital education conversation may need to look beyond students and devices and pay closer attention to the people standing in front of the classroom every day. As artificial intelligence, online learning platforms and digital tools continue to change how…