…responsible for technology or innovation, limiting their capacity to promote AI adoption at the subnational level. Aboh described Lagos as Nigeria's leading innovation hub because of its fintech activity, although he said the state still ranked behind several other African technology centres in some global fintech indi…

…through skills development and entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, technology adoption, and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboration and policy coherence across Northern Nigeria. Speaking on the upcoming Summit, Engr. Abubakar Gambo Umar FNSE, Director General of the Sir Ahmad…

The report noted that rapid urbanization, a youthful population and increasing digital adoption continue to support the sector's resilience and growth potential. One of the key findings of the report is the growing use of digital payment channels among retailers. According to the report, more than three quarters of ret…

…stronger regulation, public education, improved installer certification, and wider adoption of safer technologies. Immunology expert Prof. Ganiyu Arinola also raised concerns about exposure to lead and industrial acids commonly found in battery components. He warned that lead is a highly toxic element with no known saf…

…and reduce costs. Yet many organisations are discovering that the biggest barrier to adoption is not access to technology, but workforce capability. The tools are arriving faster than many workers are being prepared to use them. That matters because AI is no longer confined to software engineering teams or venture-back…

…revenue. This year’s cohort arrives amid growing debate over whether Africa can turn AI adoption into sustainable, venture-scale businesses. The selected startups offer a snapshot of that transition. Founders are moving beyond experimentation and using the technology to solve operational challenges and build products f…

…and Ray-Ban, these glasses sit right at the intersection of AI, wearables and consumer adoption. They allow hands-free capture, audio and AI assistance while still looking like something people actually want to wear.The biggest AI conversations at Cannes are no longer capability alone, but successful adoption. Consumer…