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- 10 Mar 2026
TikTok Pumps $200k into AI Media Literacy for Sub-Saharan Africa at Nairobi Summit
TikTok has announced an additional $200,000 investment in AI media literacy initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa during its third annual Safer Internet Summit in Nairobi, underscoring the platform's…
- 12 Oct 2023
Digital Literacy, Omeife AI App to Interact in Four Nigerian Languages
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined the UNICCON Group to launch the digital literacy mobile App and Omeife AI App in…
- 23 Jul 2026
TikTok Removed 4.8 Million Violative Videos in Nigeria in Q1 2026 – Report
TikTok says it removed more than 4.8 million videos in Nigeria for violating its Community Guidelines during the first quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to create a safer digital environment for…
- 19 Nov 2025
Google Launches AI Skilling Blueprint as Part of Broader Africa-Focused AI Initiatives
Google on Wednesday launched the AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments build a future-proof workforce. The launch is the centerpiece of a…
- 27 Nov 2025
Google Deploys $7.5m for AI-Ready Workforce in Africa
Google has launched the AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments build a future-proof workforce. The initiative is the centerpiece of a broader…
- 3 Nov 2025
AI Should Be an Enabler, Not a Replacement for Human Creativity - Dr. Lakinbofa Goodluck
In a rapidly evolving digital world, conversations surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) are growing louder, particularly within Nigeria’s media and communications landscape. Experts, creatives,…
- 4 Aug 2026
NITDA Reaffirms AI Commitment, Launches MSME Training
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to building an inclusive, innovation-driven artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, with…
- 9 Dec 2025
How Nigerian Companies are Leading a More Responsible Digital Transformation
By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria Artificial intelligence is everywhere–in polished social media posts, in the recommendations that guide our viewing habits, and in the bots that handle…
- 8 Oct 2025
Google Empowers African Students with Free AI Tools for a Year
Google today announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is…
- 25 Jul 2024
Gemini’s Big Upgrade: Faster Responses with 1.5 Flash, Expanded Access and More
By Amar Subramanya, VP of Engineering, Gemini Every day, we learn about how people are using Gemini to be more productive, creative and curious. And with today’s update, Gemini is getting better at…
- 8 Aug 2024
GSMA Highlights Nigeria’s AI-driven Path to Economic Growth and Climate Impact
The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) for driving socio-economic progress and climate impact in its new report, “AI for Africa: Use…
- 16 Dec 2025
Microsoft Empowers 350,000 more Nigerians with AI Skills
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, Data Science Nigeria, and Lagos Business School, today announced a major milestone in its AI National Skills Initiative (AINSI),…
- 22 Sept 2025
InnovateAI Lagos 2026 to Champion Responsible AI Across Africa
AI in Nigeria, the nation’s leading force in artificial intelligence advocacy and development, today announced the third edition of its flagship annual conference, InnovateAI . The 2026 conference…
- 24 Jul 2025
Google Invests $37m to Power Africa’s AI Future with New Accra Hub
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and…
- 30 Jul 2025
Google Announces $37m Funding in Africa
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and…
- 1 Jul 2026
MTN Foundation, Microsoft Empower Nigerian Educators with AI Integration Skills
MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) and Co-Creation Hub, recently held a training session for educators across Nigeria. This event was part of the ongoing…
- 7 Nov 2025
Oluwaseun Dania Unearths How AI will Shape Africa’s Creative-AI Future @ World Bank Forum
Oluwaseun Dania, Technology entrepreneur, creative economy strategist, and Founder of Alpha-Geek Technologies, delivered a major intervention at the World Bank and Eden Venture Group’s Entertaining…
- 8 Sept 2025
Zoho Surges in Nigeria with 75% Growth, Backed by Nation’s Leadership in Ethical AI
Global technology company Zoho unveiled new research showing that Nigerian businesses are setting a global benchmark in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. The study, titled The AI…
- 11 Mar 2026
How Africa Can Turn the AI Wave into Inclusive Growth
By Shameel Joosub For centuries, Africa has powered global economic growth through its resources, labour, and human potential, yet too little of that prosperity has been realised on the continent…
- 19 Oct 2025
GITEX 2025: Nigeria Positions Itself As Africa’s AI Powerhouse – NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for…
- 10 Nov 2025
BHM Launches Africa's First Comprehensive AI Ethics Framework for Media and Communications Industry
BHM, the African communications services company, today published a groundbreaking white paper that establishes Africa's first comprehensive AI Ethics Readiness Framework specifically designed for…
- 25 Jun 2026
NITDA, Meta Roll Out New Programme to Keep Nigerian Youths Safe Online
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth online safety and digital literacy through strategic collaboration with Meta, as part…
- 4 Nov 2024
Africa’s AI Transformation: Unlocking Potential and Driving Progress
By Matt Brittin, President of Google Europe, the Middle East and Africa AI has the potential to drive progress and prosperity across the world. But nowhere is this more apparent than on the African…
- 12 Mar 2026
Microsoft Expands Africa AI Push while DeepSeek Gains Users
Microsoft is stepping up its push to expand artificial-intelligence adoption across Africa as competition intensifies with Chinas DeepSeek for influence in one of the worlds youngest and…
- 24 Apr 2026
How Nigerians Are Secretly Using AI to Master Creative Skills Fast
Google has revealed new insights showing that Nigerians are increasingly leveraging Search and artificial intelligence tools to develop creative skills and explore artistic pursuits in 2026. Google…
- 3 Aug 2026
INTERPOL Report Shows AI Powers 55% of Cybercrimes in Africa Amid $484m Losses
INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 revealed that Artificial intelligence accounts for 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa and making attacks faster, more…
- 7 Apr 2025
Unlocking Nigeria’s Digital Economy: What 2025 Means for Investors by Reuben Kalu
In recent years, Nigeria has made considerable strides in embracing the digital revolution. As 2025 unfolds, the nation's digital landscape reveals a mix of tremendous growth, evolving technologies,…
- 5 Mar 2025
DG NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Research and AI-driven Solutions
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCOE has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to fostering collaboration among researchers,…
- 12 May 2024
Glo to Unveil Innovation Hubs to Drive Digitalization - Bella Disu
Mrs. Bella Disu, Executive Vice Chairman of Globacom says the company is poised to help drive the realization of the Federal Government’s digitalization agenda. She stated this at the launch of…
- 9 Dec 2025
COUCH 2025 Grand Finale Highlights Student Breakthroughs, Secures Government Pledge for University Research Commercialization
Coderina Education and Technology Foundation , in partnership with the National Universities Commission (NUC) , successfully hosted the Grand Finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH) 2025…