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- 5 May 2025
ABoICT Lecture 2025 to Focus on Governance, Standardization in Artificial Intelligence Era
This year’s Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership lecture will focus on Governance, Standardization and cybersecurity in artificial intelligence era. The lecture which will herald Africa’s…
- 21 Jun 2026
Nwanegbo Bags Africa Digital Award in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe, and one Nigerian researcher is helping shape that transformation through applied innovation, research, and advocacy. In…
- 29 Sept 2020
FG to Boost Artificial Intelligence
Federal government on Tuesday announced that it has developed initiatives for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence technology in Nigeria. The establishment of a Centre for Artificial Intelligence…
- 4 Jun 2026
FG Seeks Inclusive, Human-centred Artificial Intelligence Policies
The Federal Government has called for the development of inclusive and human-centred artificial intelligence policies that protect workers’ rights and prevent job losses while harnessing the…
- 30 Jan 2023
The Onslaught of Artificial Intelligence (AI) part 1
By Evans Woherem, Ph.D As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it is expected to have a significant impact on how we live and work. The integration of AI is a complex issue that requires…
- 8 Mar 2023
FG Formulates National Policy on Artificial Intelligence, Commends Volunteer Expert Group
Owing to the immense potentials of Artificial Intelligence in revolutionizing technology and innovation, the Nigerian Government through National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),…
- 29 May 2019
Spending on Artificial Intelligence in MEA to Top $530 M by 2022 - IDC
Artificial intelligence (AI) spending in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is poised to reach $290 million this year, rising to $530 million in 2022, according to the latest forecast from…
- 17 May 2018
FG to Support National Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem – Minister
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications said that the federal Ministry of Communications will support stakeholders in the ICT to create and strengthen a national Artificial Intelligence ecosystem…
- 30 Jun 2013
Experts Push for Artificial Intelligence to Curb Terrorism, Banditry
Experts in the technology, maritime and shipping sectors have called for the adoption of artificial intelligence in the fight against terrorism and to address the challenges posed by country’s porous…
- 28 Nov 2021
Artificial Intelligence Will Speed Up Judicial Proceedings – Pantami
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, has said that embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies will facilitate a timely…
- 22 Dec 2022
MTN Benin, Ericsson Deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Network Solution in Africa
MTN Benin and Ericsson have partnered on the deployment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solution in Africa to address throughput challenges. A network management system…
- 26 Nov 2021
Unesco Member States Adopt Global Artificial Intelligence Ethics
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) member states have adopted the first global agreement on the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI). The endorsement…
- 29 Sept 2021
DG NITDA Urges Young Lawyers to Use Artificial Intelligence in Legal Services
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has implored legal practitioners, particularly upcoming lawyers to adopt Artificial…
- 12 Feb 2024
NITDA Pledges Support for Startups, Artificial Intelligence
Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has pledged the government’s continued commitment to supporting startups in the country with…
- 16 Nov 2021
FG Directs NCC to Issue Research Grants on Artificial Intelligence
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to provide grants for tertiary institutions to enhance research on robotics and…
- 8 Aug 2025
Artificial Intelligence: The Indispensable Catalyst for Nigeria's Agricultural Revolution
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Nigeria's agricultural sector, a cornerstone of its economy, faces a critical crossroads. While employing a staggering 40% of the population…
- 30 Jan 2023
The Onslaught of Artificial Intelligence (AI) part 2
By Evans Woherem, Ph.D The advancement of AGI has ethical and societal implications, as it may alter our interactions with technology and our understanding of intelligence. For example, in the 1980s,…
- 24 Mar 2026
AU Sees AI Adoption Evolving to Boost Economic Growth in Africa
Africa’s financial services sector is entering a new era of artificial general intelligence (AGI), as the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) on the continent evolves to boost economic growth.…
- 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…
- 30 Sept 2025
Africa’s 1.4Bn Poised to Co-Create Ethical AI Future — Dania Tells UN
Oluwaseun Dania, Managing Director of Alpha-Geek Technologies, has called for Africa’s full inclusion in global artificial intelligence (AI) governance, stressing that the continent’s 1.4 billion…
- 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…
- 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…
- 17 Mar 2025
FG Partners Cyberpedia to Fight Misinformation with AI
Nigeria’s Presidential Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy (PODES) has forged a pioneering alliance with Cyberpedia Internet Governance, AI powerhouse an African Artificial Intelligence, Data,…
- 31 Jul 2026
FG launches AI capacity-building programme for 11,700 unity schools teachers
Federal Government has launched a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) capacity-building programme for teachers in Federal Unity Colleges, with about 11,700 educators set to acquire digital skills…
- 24 Jan 2024
Nigeria Must Play An Active Role In Shaping AI – Kashifu Abdullahi
Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed that the plan of the Nigerian Government as regards Artificial Intelligence, is…
- 19 Mar 2026
Gartner Forecasts Surge in AI-powered Public Services
At least 80% of governments will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028. This is according to market…
- 21 Aug 2024
Digital Encode, NeuRaL AI, NiRA Back NITRA ICT Growth Conference 4.0
Leading Cyber security and Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) company, Digital Encode and Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm, NeuRaL AI, have indicated interest in collaborating with ICT industry media…
- 22 May 2026
FG Unveils AI Public Services Platform
Federal government has launched GovGuideNigeria, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital platform designed to streamline access to public service information through WhatsApp and the web. The…
- 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…