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Lagos-based AI startup Decide is strategically focusing on enterprise distribution for its spreadsheet AI tool, launching "Decide for Work" with its first major partnership in…
TikTok has launched an AI literacy hub specifically for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, partnering with local organizations to deliver tailored educational content on…
TFY, a UK-based AI-powered workforce management platform, is strategically expanding its operations across Africa, already active in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. The…
Nigerian AI startup Decide is deploying its AI spreadsheet agent across Cafe One's co-working spaces in Nigeria, providing thousands of professionals with advanced tools for data…
Nigeria's Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) is set to roll out a new biometric facial recognition system, V-Pass, across its domestic airports. This initiative aims to enhance…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame called for African nations to become builders and deployers of AI at scale, not just consumers, at the UN AI for Good Global Summit. He also…
A Cambridge-affiliated study reveals that Nigerian jihadist groups have institutionalized the use of commercial AI chatbots for tasks ranging from battlefield tactics to…
Nigerian fintech Nearpays has made history by becoming the first African startup to win the UN's AI for Good Innovation Factory grand finale. Its AI-powered SoftPOS platform…
A Nigerian innovator, Jideuno Chioma, is developing an AI-powered system called Malumma to address critical healthcare navigation failures in the country. Inspired by preventable…
Woolworths, a prominent South African retailer, is introducing "My Woolies Chef," an AI-powered meal assistant specifically designed to cater to South African households. This…
At a major AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, Bluechip Technologies announced the acquisition of YarnGPT, a Nigerian-built text-to-speech AI model capable of translating languages into…
In Nigeria's rapidly expanding digital economy, AI is increasingly making critical financial decisions, necessitating a robust accountability framework. The country's swift tech…
MTN Foundation is empowering Nigerian educators through a 12-week program focused on integrating AI tools into classroom teaching and administration. This initiative aims to…
Nigerian startup SereniMind is deploying an AI chatbot alongside a therapist directory to enhance mental wellbeing access for young people across Africa. This initiative aims to…
Africa has secured eight seats on the new AI for Good Global Commission, with Rwandan President Paul Kagame co-chairing. This significant representation ensures African voices are…
Nigeria has emerged as the top-ranked African nation in the 2026 Global Index on Responsible AI, moving up 42 places globally to 38th. This achievement highlights Nigeria's…
Africa has secured eight foundational seats on the new AI for Good Global Commission, ensuring the continent's direct involvement in shaping global AI governance. This significant…
Nigeria has emerged as Africa's top-ranked country in the Global Index on Responsible AI, climbing significantly due to deliberate policy efforts and investments in its AI…
Africa has secured eight significant positions on the new AI for Good Global Commission, including a co-chair role for Rwandan President Paul Kagame. This strong representation…
Nigerian e-hailing drivers are urging their government to ratify an international labor convention that would provide greater transparency over algorithmic management and improve…
The Nigerian Senate has advanced a landmark E-Health Bill, explicitly recognizing artificial intelligence and telemedicine as crucial tools for transforming the nation's…
Nigeria's rapidly growing ₦16.3 billion data protection industry, driven by a robust regulatory framework and a focus on innovation including RegTech solutions, is positioning the…
SereniMind, a Nigerian startup, is utilizing an AI chatbot to offer personalized mental health recommendations and connect young Africans with qualified therapists. The platform…
Nigeria has launched a comprehensive investigation into major tech and AI firms, including Meta and X, following allegations that their business practices, particularly the use of…
