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- 16 Sept 2024
Nnamani calls for Deliberate Moves Towards AI Regulation, Data Center Growth
The need to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an ethical solution has been highlighted by the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty, Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani. L-R: Mr.Chike…
- 18 Mar 2026
PAFON 3.0 to Unite Fintech Leaders, Regulators on AI-driven Payments in Nigeria
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has officially announced the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. PAFON 3.0 The…
- 29 Jan 2025
Vatican Says AI Possesses ‘Shadow of Evil’, Calls for Careful Regulation
The Vatican has issued new guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), warning about the potential for “the shadow of evil” in the technology, which it said offered “a source of huge…
- 17 Mar 2024
NCC Harps on Need for Fair, Responsible AI @ World Consumer Rights Day
As Nigeria marks World Consumer Rights Day, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has highlighted the importance of a fair and ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) devoid of bias and privacy…
- 13 Dec 2023
How Cybersecurity Landscape Evolved for 2023 in the AI Era
Kaspersky’s experts reveal the profound influence of AI on the 2023 cybersecurity landscape in their latest report. Adopting a multifaceted approach, the analysis explores the implications of AI,…
- 28 Jun 2026
PalmPay Calls for Trust, Infrastructure and Responsible AI to Drive Payment Ecosystem Innovation
Industry leaders, regulators, and payment experts have called for stronger infrastructure, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and deeper cross-sector collaboration to unlock the next…
- 11 Oct 2024
Experts @ NFW24 Urge Africa to Be Involved in Formulating AI Governance
At the Nigeria Fintech Week 2024, experts and stakeholders urged Africa to become intricately involved in formulating AI governance, ensuring the continent is not left behind in the global discourse…
- 10 Jan 2024
AI in Nigeria hosts artificial intelligence summit in Lagos
AI in Nigeria is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) conference and hackathon, InnovateAI Lagos 2024. InnovateAI Lagos 2024, which is set to be a pivotal event in the…
- 29 May 2025
Experts @ ABoICT 2025 Warn of Digital Disaster Risks in Nigeria Without AI Governance
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the global digital landscape, two prominent technology leaders have issued urgent warnings and strategic calls for Nigeria and Africa to adopt a…
- 8 Dec 2023
Six Menacing AI Threats List You Need to know
By the end of this year already, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is projected to reach a size of $2.4 billion, showing an annual growth rate of 21% between now and 2030.…
- 15 Jan 2024
AI to Hit 40 Percent of All Jobs, Worsen Inequality- IMF
Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40 percent of all jobs, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Kristalina Georgieva, IMF's managing director said"in…
- 11 May 2026
Google Disrupts AI-Driven Cyberattack, Warns of Emerging Security Risks
Google says it has disrupted an attempt by a criminal group to use artificial intelligence (AI) to exploit a previously unknown software vulnerability, highlighting growing concerns over the use of…
- 16 Feb 2025
NITDA Pledges to Foster Innovation with Cloud Infrastructure and AI Applications
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an innovative ecosystem that balances regulation with industry growth. The agency is investing in…
- 11 Aug 2026
ipNX Joins Calls for Innovation-Friendly Ecosystem and Stronger Local Opportunities at Regenesys AI Summit
ipNX Nigeria has joined stakeholders at the Regenesys AI Summit to call for innovation-friendly regulations and stronger local opportunities. Chief Technology Architect, ipNX Nigeria, Oluwaseun…
- 18 Apr 2025
DG NITDA Tasks Africa to Lead the AI Revolution Through Strategic Leadership, Inclusive Innovation
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has urged industry leaders across the continent to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
- 28 Sept 2020
ATCON Reaffirms Date for National Dialogue on telecoms and ICT
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has enjoined its entire stakeholders to take note of the new date for the National Dialogue on Telecommunications and ICT Sector in…
- 2 Mar 2020
Huawei, MainOne, Facebook, Others Confirmed for National Dialogue on Telecoms & ICT Sector
The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has confirmed the participation and sponsorship of Facebook, Airtel, Huawei, VDT Communications,…
- 2 Feb 2020
ATCON to Host National Dialogue on Telecommunications & ICT
The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has disclosed plans to host a National Dialogue on Telecommunications and ICT Sector in the…
- 11 Feb 2020
ATCON Opens Portal for Registration of Delegates for National Dialogue on Telecoms & ICT sector
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has opened its portal for members and the general public for registration of delegates for the National Dialogue on Telecoms and ICT…
- 21 May 2026
NITDA Unveils AI-Powered Government System That Tracks Workers, Flags Delays Automatically @ICSC 2026
Kashifu Inuwa, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly…
- 8 Dec 2023
Inuwa, NITDA DG, Seeks AI to Increase Productivity in Critical Sectors of the Economy
Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated the need to explore and use AI in bolstering productivity in critical…
- 12 Aug 2026
Africa Faces Rising AI-Enabled Cybercrime as INTERPOL Reports 55% of Cases
Africa is facing a new wave of cybercrime driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), with 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes on the continent now reportedly AI-enabled, according to the International…
- 10 Oct 2024
Inuwa, DG NITDA Cautions on AI as Nigeria Seeks Inclusive Global Governance
Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized on the dual nature of artificial intelligence (AI) as both an…
- 23 Feb 2026
WhatsApp Faces Regulatory Obstacles in Africa
Mark Zuckerberg’s tech empire is once again under regulatory pressure in Africa after competition authorities across 21 markets launched a formal probe into changes affecting WhatsApp’s AI ecosystem.…
- 21 Sept 2025
Experts Seek Engagement on AI Adoption for Governance Standards
Experts have said that the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence, which is transforming operational models and governance structures, has prompted the need for multi-stakeholder engagement to…
- 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…
- 17 Dec 2023
US Identifies Use of AI as Risk in Financial System
Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), United States regulators have identified the use of artificial intelligence as vulnerability in the financial system for the first time, according to a…
- 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,…
- 24 Feb 2026
DG NITDA Reaffirms FG Commitment to Responsible, Inclusive AI
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to building a responsible, inclusive, and sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem to enable Nigeria to transition from being a…
- 20 Feb 2026
NITDA DG Reaffirms FG Commitment to Responsible and Inclusive AI
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to building a responsible, inclusive, and sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem to enable Nigeria to transition from being a…