Africa moves to strengthen AI governance African policymakers, technology experts, and civil society leaders have launched a new initiative to improve ethical oversight of artificial intelligence across the continent. The programme, called the Pan-African AI Ethics and Governance Fellowship, aims to build safer, inclusive, and accountable AI systems. As AI adoption grows rapidly, governments and…
Kasi Cloud has unveiled the first phase of its planned 100-megawatt AI-ready hyperscale data centre campus in Lekki, Lagos. The company described the project as one of Nigeria’s largest private investments in digital infrastructure and local computing capacity. Kasi Cloud said the facility will support artificial intelligence workloads, cloud services, enterprise storage and high-density digital…
Experts highlight opportunities and risks in Nigeria’s evolving trust sector Digital transformation continues to reshape Nigeria’s financial sector, with trust services emerging as one of the areas experiencing rapid technological change. Industry experts say the Investment and Securities Act 2025 has created a legal framework that supports the adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology…
HiPrep Introduces AI-Based Learning Support Educational technology firm HiPrep has launched an Artificial Intelligence-powered learning platform to help Nigerian parents identify and address learning gaps among schoolchildren. The company announced the initiative in a statement released on Friday. It said the platform targets pupils struggling with academic performance, especially in overcrowded classrooms. According to the…
A cybersecurity expert and Technical Director at Beyond Binary Consulting, Obaseun Awoyinfa, has urged Nigerian youth to embrace engineering and innovation as tools for solving the country’s development challenges. Awoyinfa made the call during a keynote address at a debate and quiz competition organised by the School of Engineering of Ogun State Institute of Technology….
Businesses Turn to AI Amid Economic Pressures The Regional Managing Partner for EY West Africa, Anthony Oputa, has said Nigerian businesses are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to improve productivity and strengthen operations amid economic uncertainty. Oputa stated that companies across Nigeria and West Africa now view AI as a critical tool for growth, efficiency, and…
Academy Moves to Technology-Driven Training System The Nigeria Revenue Service Academy will unveil a new digital Learning Experience Platform on May 20 as part of efforts to modernise staff training and professional development. The initiative aims to replace periodic classroom sessions with a continuous, technology-driven learning system designed to improve staff performance and operational efficiency….
AI drives major changes across tech sector Global technology companies are increasing job cuts and restructuring operations as artificial intelligence becomes central to business operations. Many firms now use AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and automate repetitive tasks. As a result, the industry is experiencing one of its biggest labour shifts in recent years….
Companies Face Rising AI Expenses Major technology companies are warning that Artificial Intelligence expenses are growing faster than expected. Executives from Uber and Nvidia said the cost of AI computing power and automation tools now exceeds employee salary expenses in some departments. The warning highlights increasing concerns over the long-term financial impact of large-scale AI…
Instagram Removes Encrypted Messaging Feature Instagram has officially stopped supporting end-to-end encrypted direct messages. The platform confirmed the change in an update published on its Help page, stating that the feature ended on May 8, 2026. Instagram informed users that encrypted chats would no longer function on the app from Friday. Users Asked to Download…
