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- 4 Apr 2024
Nigeria Plans AI Strategy Workshop for National Development
Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has said Nigeria is set to hold the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Workshop from April 15 to 18, 2024, in Abuja. Dr.…
- 7 Jan 2025
InnovateAI Lagos 2025: Addressing Nigeria’s Challenges with AI Innovations
AI in Nigeria today announced that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, the second edition of its flagship annual artificial intelligence (AI) conference, theme “Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria: Catalysing…
- 20 Feb 2025
Group Applauds Nigeria’s AI Push, Urges Seizure of $15Bn Digital Economy Opportunity
Nigeria’s growing investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation is positioning the country as one of Africa’s most ambitious tech-driven economies, with AI projected to…
- 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…
- 24 Jun 2026
NITDA Unveils Bold Vision to Make Nigeria an AI Powerhouse
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing Nigeria as a frontrunner in Africa’s artificial intelligence economy, emphasizing that the…
- 27 Nov 2025
AI Forum Nigeria 2025 Highlights Enterprise Transformation Beyond Digital
The 2025 edition of AI Forum Nigeria will convene leading figures in business, technology and government to deliberate on the growing shift toward artificial intelligence-driven enterprises. AI Forum…
- 31 Jul 2026
Cisco Explores AI for Nigeria Farmers
Cisco is exploring artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to support smallholder farmers in Nigeria, as part of efforts to expand digital inclusion and technology adoption. The initiative…
- 9 Dec 2025
Google Invests $2.1m to Boost Nigeria’s AI Development
Google.org has announced a $2.1 million (₦3 billion) investment to support Nigeria’s artificial intelligence sector, targeting the creation of one million digital jobs and strengthening the country’s…
- 20 Jun 2025
NITDA Ignites a Revolution for Gender Inclusion in Nigeria's AI and Digital Economy
In a powerful stride towards an inclusive digital future, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is spearheading a transformative drive to empower Nigerian women in the…
- 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…
- 20 Sept 2024
US, Nigeria Seek AI Governance Framework in Africa
To enhance the adoption of of Artificial Intelligence in Africa, the United States, Nigeria and international stakeholders have chatted a way for interoperable frameworks and aligned governance…
- 7 Aug 2026
GITEX Nigeria to spotlight Africa’s $1trn AI economic potential
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a leading digital economy in Africa as it prepares to host the second edition of GITEX Nigeria, against projections that the continent’s artificial…
- 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…
- 1 Sept 2024
Prof. Obadare Underscores Critical Role of Cybersecurity in Nigeria's AI-Driven Digital Growth
Prof. Obadare Peter Adewale, founder and CVO of Digital Encode, represented by Oluwakayode O. Olatunji, CISO and Group Head of InfoSec & GRC Advisory, emphasized the need for Nigeria to…
- 19 Feb 2024
DG NITDA Advocates for AI Integration in Nigeria’s Security Sector
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the potential for increased efficiency and effectiveness in Nigeria's security sector…
- 28 Nov 2025
Google.org Announces N3bn Fund to Boost AI Skills, Digital Safety in Nigeria
Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, has announced a N3 billion (US$2.1 million) commitment to Nigeria to accelerate digital transformation by building advanced Artificial Intelligence…
- 14 Jun 2026
NITDA Reveals Why AI Could Be Nigeria’s Biggest Wealth Creator, Not Oil
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate…
- 2 Jul 2026
Beyond Capital: AI, RegTech to Define Nigeria's Banking Future – NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said the next phase of growth for Nigeria's banking sector will be driven less by capital…
- 10 Jun 2025
Meta, FMCIDE Unveil AI Accelerator to Drive Innovation in Nigeria
Meta, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), has launched the Llama Impact Accelerator Program to foster AI-driven solutions across…
- 21 Apr 2026
Nigeria’s Innovation Flywheel: Turning Early AI Uptake into Economic Acceleration
By: Deen Yusuf, Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria Nigeria has never struggled with ingenuity. It is a place where innovation grows from necessity, and where developers, entrepreneurs, and problem…
- 8 Dec 2024
Nigeria Risks Missing out on $1.2 Trillion AI Opportunity- NigComSat
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), the country’s satellite operator, has warned that Nigeria may lose a $1.2 trillion share of the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy by…
- 3 Jun 2026
NITDA DG Highlights Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Strategy at Datacloud Global Congress 2026
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), participated in the closing keynote panel session at the Datacloud Global Congress 2026…
- 2 Jun 2026
AVEVA Brings AI, Digital Twin Revolution to Nigeria’s Industrial Sector
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, will host the first edition of AVEVA Day Nigeria, on 11 June 2026 at the EKO Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. AVEVA Built around the theme, “Driving the…
- 31 Oct 2024
Google Grants Nigeria N2.8Bn for Al Development to Advance Digital Economy
Google.org has announced a N2.8 billion AI Talent Development grant to the country through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). This is in a bid to…
- 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…
- 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…
- 24 Jun 2021
Nigeria to Lead Africa in AI, Blockchain Technology – NITDA DG
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA ), said Nigeria will lead other African countries in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain…
- 13 Oct 2024
Dyna.Ai to Revolutionize Nigeria's Financial Industry with Innovative AI Solutions
Dyna.Ai, a leading AI-as-a-Service company, is strengthening its presence in Africa through strategic partnerships with local banks and fintechs. At the recently concluded Nigeria Fintech Week 2024,…
- 12 May 2025
NDPC to Launch Regulatory AI Sandboxes for Data Protection in Nigeria
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with private sector ICT firms to explore the use of adaptive regulatory sandboxes that can support the integration of Artificial…
- 28 Oct 2025
Moniepoint Unveils Nigeria's First Informal Economy AI Chatbot, As FG Lauds Fintech Giant for Powering Business Growth Across the Country
Moniepoint Inc, Africa's leading business payments and personal banking servicing platform, has launched "M", Nigeria’s first artificial intelligence-powered chatbot dedicated to demystifying the…