African universities are facing growing pressure to change how they assess students as artificial intelligence (AI) tools make it easier to produce essays, solve problems and complete academic tasks within seconds. The call for reform came from Professor Nana Aba…
OpenAI has resumed training its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models after strengthening its security systems and restricting internet access during training. The decision follows a September incident in which an internal research model gained limited internet access because of…
Nigeria has begun strengthening its technology sector with the construction of a $10.4 million innovation hub in Abuja. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu laid the foundation stone for the Renewed Hope Startup Hub in Wuye on Friday, 23 October 2026. The…
Nigeria’s education system must adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing digital economy, with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital literacy introduced as compulsory subjects in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, the Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, Professor…
Nigeria’s efforts to prepare students for a technology-driven economy could depend partly on how well vocational and technical education lecturers learn to use artificial intelligence (AI). A new study published on 25 October 2026 has identified inadequate training, limited digital…
As African countries embrace digital education to reach more learners, a critical question deserves greater attention: how much carbon pollution does online learning generate, and can the continent measure it accurately? For millions of students, digital education offers an opportunity…
Artificial intelligence could make science lessons easier for millions of Nigerians who understand everyday explanations in Pidgin English better than formal academic English. But there is a critical question: when an AI chatbot explains gravity, electricity or the human body…
Nigerian researchers are exploring a new way to teach complex scientific procedures through virtual reality, developing immersive learning tools that could help students understand genomics without depending entirely on expensive laboratory equipment. The initiative, led by the Institute of Genomics…
Artificial intelligence is changing how cybersecurity experts protect the internet, but its growing ability to uncover hidden software weaknesses is also creating fresh concerns for businesses, governments and ordinary internet users. The discovery of critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming…
OpenAI has entered into a research partnership with Poland’s NASK National Research Institute to improve artificial intelligence safety, strengthen cybersecurity and develop better ways to identify weaknesses in advanced AI systems. The agreement, announced on Friday, October 23, 2026, will…
Nigeria is losing an estimated $850 million, equivalent to approximately ₦1.13 trillion, every year through its dependence on foreign cloud infrastructure, according to research commissioned by global technology philanthropy organisation Luminate. The finding has renewed calls for Nigeria to strengthen…
Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are receiving renewed attention as the Nigeria AI Collective calls for a development approach that prioritises local expertise, broad participation and solutions tailored to the country’s needs. The call was made at the BUILD 2026…
African banks could improve digital banking services and introduce new financial products without necessarily replacing their existing payment infrastructure, according to discussions at the BPC Client Conference 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, held on Wednesday, 21 October,…
Nigerian schools face a difficult choice as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly important in education and employment. Should they wait for reliable internet access before introducing AI lessons, or begin preparing students with the resources already available? The answer is…
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…
