Artificial intelligence is learning to speak the languages Nigerians use at home, in markets, schools and communities. But as companies build smarter tools using local speech, writing and cultural knowledge, an important question deserves more attention: who owns the knowledge…
Nigerian universities face a difficult question as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly important in education and the workplace: how can institutions prepare students for an AI-driven future when reliable internet access remains a challenge for many learners? The issue goes…
Microsoft’s global restructuring has raised fresh concerns about the future of Africa’s technology workforce after changes to its engineering operations in Nairobi, Kenya, put the company’s local engineering jobs under scrutiny. On October 12, 2026, Microsoft acknowledged that its global…
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, its latest flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, as the technology giant steps up efforts to compete with leading AI developers in coding, cybersecurity, scientific research and professional services. The announcement, reported by Reuters on…
Federal authorities and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed to conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s Nigeria AfDB project portfolio review to clear implementation bottlenecks and accelerate delivery. According to official institutional disclosures, the extensive portfolio encompasses 55…
Microsoft has unveiled its third-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip, Maia 300, as the technology company intensifies efforts to reduce the cost of running AI services and improve the efficiency of its data centres. Announced on October 12, 2026, the new…
Cybersecurity startups are attracting increased investor funding as businesses seek better ways to defend themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly those powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Global cybersecurity startup funding reached approximately $5.26 billion in the third quarter of 2026,…
Education experts have called on Nigeria to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education earlier in schools, warning that students could miss emerging career opportunities if the country fails to adapt its curriculum to changing global demands. The call was made at…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses operate, raising fresh concerns about whether African graduates will find it more difficult to secure their first jobs. From customer service and content creation to software development and data analysis, tasks traditionally assigned…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department as part of efforts to strengthen election results verification and tackle disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and employment, prompting experts to urge Nigerian students, teachers and young professionals to prepare for a future in which digital technology will play a growing role in learning and work. The warning came at…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commenced the establishment of innovation hubs in 45 tertiary institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, in a move aimed at strengthening research, encouraging technological development and turning academic discoveries into commercially viable products.…
Lagos is hosting an education conference on Saturday, October 10, 2026, bringing together students, parents, young professionals and international university representatives to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing education and career opportunities. The StudyIn Global Study Conference 2026, themed…
UNESCO has called on education authorities to combine restrictions on mobile phone use in schools with digital literacy education, continuous monitoring and responsible technology policies, warning that limiting access to screens alone will not address the challenges facing modern classrooms.…
The global technology industry is facing a growing challenge as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing power outpaces the infrastructure needed to support it. From major technology companies developing advanced AI models to smaller startups building specialised applications, access to…
