Nigeria is positioning artificial intelligence and digital transformation as important drivers of its economic ambitions, as attention turns to the growing opportunity for African countries to build stronger technology ecosystems. The conversation has gained momentum around GITEX Nigeria, which is…
Africa is entering the artificial intelligence era at a difficult point in its development. Across the continent, businesses, governments, schools and young people are increasingly turning to AI for productivity, education, research and business opportunities. But behind every AI tool…
Africa’s education sector is facing a difficult financial reality as governments struggle to fund growing demands for schools, teachers, infrastructure and digital learning. With public finances under pressure and international development assistance declining, philanthropy and private capital are increasingly being…
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s leading country in responsible artificial intelligence governance, marking a significant improvement in its position on the global technology landscape. But while the country is making progress in developing policies, institutions and safeguards around AI, the…
Nigeria is positioning itself to capture a larger portion of Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence economy as governments, businesses and technology developers across the continent race to take advantage of AI-driven growth. The opportunity is significant. The African Development Bank estimates…
Meta has made a notable return to the open AI model race with the launch of Muse Glimmer, a compact artificial intelligence model designed to run directly on consumer devices. The announcement, made on August 10, 2026, signals a change…
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change the way the world learns, and for Africa, the opportunity may be bigger than simply introducing another technology into schools. Across the continent, millions of learners still face overcrowded classrooms, shortages of qualified teachers,…
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change the way the world learns, and for Africa, the opportunity may be bigger than simply introducing another technology into schools. Across the continent, millions of learners still face overcrowded classrooms, shortages of qualified teachers,…
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…
