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…
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,…
