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In a bid to address the persistent challenges in Nigeria's education sector, Ife Wada, a leading technology, AI, and data expert, has offered innovative solutions aimed at improving the quality of education
27 Feb
For decades, Nigeria’s greatest asset has been its youth population—young, ambitious, and innovative individuals with the potential to drive
26 Feb
A man in Shanghai lost nearly $28,000 after being tricked into a long-distance "relationship" with an AI-generated girlfriend, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday. Scammers used generative artificial intelligence software to create realistic video and still images of a young woman in order to pose as the fictional "Ms. Jiao", according to state broadcaster CCTV.…
26 Feb
Professor of Strategic Management and Human Capital Development at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Okey Ikechukwu, has raised concerns over the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the rapid spread of misinformation in reputation management. Ikechukwu who stated this at a reputation roundtable organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), FCT Chapter, described…
26 Feb
Federal Government and its Korean counterpart have commissioned the Korean-Nigerian Information Access Centre (IAC), aimed at driving digital education and creative innovation in the country.
25 Feb
The Motivating African Youths Initiative (MAY-I), has unveiled an ambitious plan to empower one million Nigerian women and girls in AI and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The initiative also called on the federal government to implement policies that support women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). MAY-I Founder, Dr. Ogenna Walter Ekwubiri,…
25 Feb
The Federal Government has unveiled a five-week training for 6,000 senior secondary school teachers in Artificial Intelligence Pedagogy across the country. At the official kick-off of the training in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, called on the participants to take advantage of the training in order to contribute to national…
24 Feb
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced two innovations aimed at enhancing access to support services for survivours and mandated reporters. DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi announced this in a statement signed by the agency’s Head Public Affairs Unit Mrs Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni on Monday in Lagos. Vivour-Adeniyi said that the…
22 Feb
In a world where talent can often go undiscovered, TalentLockr is rewriting the playbook for athlete development and recruitment
22 Feb
Produced by a visionary Nigerian company, Makemation is Africa’s first feature film on AI, starring Nollywood luminaries and helmed by Michael “Ama Psalmist” Akinrogunde. Set for worldwide release on 18 April 2025, the groundbreaking film blends technology, culture, and innovation. Makemation, a Nigerian artificial intelligence-themed feature film out is set for release in Lagos, Nigeria…
22 Feb
Against the backdrop of the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in workplaces, a professor of Labour Economics in the Department of Economics, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Olukemi Iyabode Lawanson..
20 Feb
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming inventory management and demand forecasting across industries, offering significant potential in developing economies such as Nigeria and India. These nations face challenges like supply chain inefficiencies and unpredictable demand, where AI can provide much-needed solutions. Praveen Kumar’s scholarly article, “AI-enhanced Inventory and Demand Forecasting: Using AI to Optimize Inventory Management…