…across social media, initially led many Nigerians to believe they had been created using artificial intelligence. However, local reports and community sources later confirmed that the ageing mud structure is genuine and continues to serve as a functioning police outpost. Despite its fragile appearance, the outpost repo…

…and cybersecurity, while developing safeguards to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and protect citizens' personal data. He said the federal government remains committed to the full implementation of the new NIMC Act to build a secure, trusted and inclusive national identity system that…

…demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to harnessing digital technologies, artificial intelligence, health information systems, and data analytics to improve healthcare planning, service delivery, disease surveillance, and health outcomes nationwide. HEWAN also welcomed the appointment of the former Director-…

…to investigate the activities of major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria. The organisation described the move as a significant step towards addressing concerns over the use of journalistic content by digital platforms and ensuring fair competition in the c…

…regulatory framework while the government harmonises policies on internet platforms, artificial intelligence, online safety, data governance, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues. In December 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) released a draft Internet Code of Practice that appeared to duplica…

…of 2026, up 30.8% from ₦136.04 billion ($98.46 million) a year earlier, as they expanded artificial intelligence capabilities, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. According to industry experts, requiring payment data to remain within Nigeria will strengthen data sovereignty, improve regulatory and law-enforcement a…

…economy placed him much closer to the people, companies, and conversations emerging in artificial intelligence. "In 2018, I was already curious about artificial intelligence," he said. "Everybody talks about AI now, but back then, I knew it was going to be big. I used to read a lot about it and pray. Now, things have c…

…practice more attractive, functional, and sustainable. Prof. Uzochukwu noted that while artificial intelligence is increasingly useful in modern medicine, especially in diagnosis, it cannot replace the empathy and judgment required in patient care. He said: "For us and for me in particular, we should not rely solely on…

…the institutions we strengthen and the values we uphold," he said. On the emergence of Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation the future of Professional practice, the commissioner said that though the innovations are not replacing professionals; they are redefining professional practice. According to the commi…

Praise Ifenna Okwuba, a data scientist working at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, has emphasized the growing role AI-powered diagnostics are expected to play in the future of healthcare, particularly in improving diagnostic accuracy and supporting better patient care. As artificial intellige…

By Ganiu Bamgbose (PhD) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most influential innovations of the twenty-first century. In a remarkably short time, AI-powered tools have transformed the way researchers search for literature, analyse data, organise references, improve writing and communicate findings. From…

…and hate speech during election periods. "Participants also acknowledged that while Artificial Intelligence presents opportunities for journalism and civic engagement, it equally poses new risks through synthetic media, manipulated content and automated misinformation campaigns. "Electoral misinformation increasingly e…

…as technology increasingly drives global development, countries investing in computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering and digital innovation would shape the future. Offering prayers for the institution, she said she hoped every lecture delivered in the complex would inspire excellence, wh…

…ordinary citizens. The goal is for all of us to do what is right for the country. With artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies advancing at a rapid pace, what are the key regulatory concerns on your radar? Technology changes every minute. There was a time when all we could do with mobile phones was make…

…as major regional security concerns. He noted that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities, were reshaping the contemporary battlespace. According to him, the evolving threats require a Nigerian Army that is agile, adaptive, innovative and operationally prepared. Speaking on the…

The Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation has called for the introduction of Artificial Intelligence education for secondary school students, saying early exposure to the technology will prepare young Nigerians for the demands of the digital age. ‎The foundation made the call on Thursday during an inter-school debate competition…

…to include questions about regulation, digital infrastructure, cross-border payments, artificial intelligence (AI), regional integration, and talent mobility. Road to Moonshot aims to capture those discussions in a smaller setting before they continue at the October conference. Moonshot, which launched in 2023, has gro…

Technology executives, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs have called for stronger artificial intelligence governance, greater investment in digital skills, and closer collaboration between industry and academia to unlock economic growth as AI reshapes businesses and the future of work. The calls were made at the…

Schneider Electric SE is telling oil, gas and mining companies across Africa that the biggest payoff from artificial intelligence won’t

…tool rather than an abstract technology or long-term ambition. He said investments in artificial intelligence should be assessed based on their ability to generate revenue, reduce costs or minimise risks. "We need a national GPT strategy, a General Purpose Technology strategy. The world has moved on. Nigeria is not jus…

…and pedagogical frameworks need to adapt to current and significant realities, like artificial intelligence. AI today is increasingly challenging the way we conceive of research, pedagogy and the implications of research for praxis. There is also the further challenge of reflecting on how the curriculum and pedagogy en…

…frustration over what he described as a growing misuse of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to manipulate images and videos of public figures for malicious purposes. According to him, some individuals are now in the habit of fabricating stories and using digital tools to create misleading impressions of…

…the Nigeria Police Force towards embracing modern crime-fighting technologies, including artificial intelligence, drones and other innovative security solutions, to enhance intelligence gathering, surveillance, investigation and proactive policing in combating crime and criminality. As part of his engagements in the st…

The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election in Kano State was conducted peacefully on Saturday, with a notable voter turnout and

…weights means your existence was deemed important in the process of creating superhuman artificial intelligence," the website says. To achieve this, In the Weights supposedly queries different models (including Grok, Gemini, multiple versions of GPT, Claude, and Llama, plus lesser-known models) with a question similar…