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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, has launched Talent Nation with the goal of training one million African AI engineers over the next ten years. This…
Honeywell has implemented its Forge Plant Cognition AI system at Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, aiming to deliver over $60 million in annual benefits through enhanced…
This analysis highlights that while Nigerian banks have successfully recapitalized their financial capital, they urgently need to consolidate their data intelligence to leverage…
Honeywell Technologies has launched its Forge Plant Cognition industrial AI platform at Nigeria's Dangote refinery, integrating NVIDIA and Dell capabilities to optimize…
Nigerian AI startup Intron is developing voice recognition technology specifically tailored for diverse African accents and languages to improve efficiency in sectors like…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is investing in a Nigerian energy tech company, Beacon Power Services, to deploy AI-powered smart metering and grid management…
Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, is integrating AI tools for results verification and cybersecurity in the 2027 elections, a significant step in leveraging technology for…
Nigerian fintech Bujeti has launched an AI platform called "Brain" to automate finance tasks for African businesses, currently serving over 2,000 professionals in Nigeria and…
New browser-based games, "Lagos Run" and "Lagos Life," are redefining Nigeria's gaming industry by leveraging AI for rapid development and browser-first distribution. This…
Nigeria has launched its National AI Innovation Challenge 2027, centered on N-ATLAS, the country's first open-source, multilingual large language model supporting major Nigerian…
African voice AI company PlotWeaver has partnered with Nigerian storytelling platform Storipod to localize books, films, and audio content into multiple local languages, starting…
Nigerian fintech companies are strategically deploying AI to address critical local challenges such as financial fraud and improving credit access, contrasting with global…
MTN and the Gates Foundation have launched a $25 million AI-enabled maternal health platform in Nigeria, aiming to provide healthcare guidance to 500,000 women and digital tools…
Nigerian fintech Bujeti has launched BRAIN, an agentic AI system, to automate financial operations for over 1,000 businesses in Nigeria and Kenya, with expansion plans across…
A Nigerian innovator developed an AI-powered device, Aquamanne, to help local fish farmers monitor water quality and prevent mass fish deaths. The system provides real-time alerts…
GITEX Nigeria, a major tech and AI event, has launched in Abuja with a strong focus on advancing the nation's digital transformation and sovereign AI ambitions. Nigerian leaders…
Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries has secured $2 million in contracts to deploy AI-powered autonomous security systems at lithium mining sites across Nigeria. These…
Nigerian UduTech has partnered with South Korean BARO AI to supply high-performance GPUs to African entities, addressing the continent's critical shortage in AI computing…
Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries has secured $2 million in contracts to deploy autonomous security systems, including AI-powered drones and sentry towers, at lithium…
UfarmX is transforming agricultural finance in Africa by using data-driven credit scoring to prove the bankability of smallholder farmers. This Nigerian-founded company's model…
HP and UpSkill Universe are launching a program to provide free AI skills training to 55,000 SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa. This initiative aims to increase the practical…
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is implementing facial recognition technology for its university entrance exams to combat impersonation and improve…
The Nigerian military has disowned an AI-generated video of its Defence Chief making political statements, highlighting the real-world impact of deepfakes on national stability.…
Huawei has launched its Agentic AI Cloud in Nigeria, marking a crucial step in the country's ambition to integrate artificial intelligence into real-world business and…
