Nigeria becomes Africa’s highest-ranked country for Responsible AI

Nigeria Tops Africa in Responsible AI Governance Index

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked country in the latest Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI), recording a significant rise in global rankings and earning recognition for its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence governance, digital skills development and AI literacy. According to the second edition of the Global Index on Responsible AI, published by the [] The post Nigeria Tops Africa in Responsible AI Governance Index appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

WATISE 4.0 & Award: Experts, Stakeholders & Policy Analysts Draw Attention to AI’s Impact on Africa’s Telecoms Industry

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on all aspects of human endeavour has not spared the telecommunications industry in Africa and, indeed, Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria, 26 June 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Experts and industry stakeholders, including policy analysts, believe that rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly improve service delivery for the telecoms []

Can Africa Scale At Speed While Retaining Control?

By Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO NTT DATA Middle East and Africa. Africa is scaling at pace. AI adoption is accelerating, digital infrastructure is expanding and industries from finance to public services are transforming. The opportunity is clear. The real question is ownership. Who controls the platforms, the data and the value created along the way? This is []

Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Nigerian entrepreneurship has never been more ambitious. Across sectors including financial technology, software development, professional services, manufacturing and e-commerce, Nigerian businesses are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets and building organisations designed to compete internationally. Technology has made that ambition more achievable than ever before. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital payment platforms and remote collaboration tools [] The post Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Where Do Nigerian Youths Draw the Line on AI Use?

Nigerian youths have taken to shunning AI in their daily lives, particularly in media and entertainment spaces. This belief runs counter to the prevailing notion that the future of technology is AI, and it has us wondering why Nigerian youths are anti-AI in media spaces and exactly where they draw the line. Although Nigeria currently... Read More Read » Where Do Nigerian Youths Draw the Line on AI Use? on YNaija

Indonesia calls for inclusive AI standards to protect developing MSMEs

The Indonesian government calls for global standards in the development and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Prof. Isaac Wiafe calls for human-centred AI to drive Ghana’s development

Professor Isaac Wiafe of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Ghana has called for Ghana to adopt a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that the technology will only be relevant if it addresses the country’s real development challenges. He made the call while delivering his inaugural lecture at the University The post Prof. Isaac Wiafe calls for human-centred AI to drive Ghana’s development appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

AI and the future of Jobs: Ghana’s AI Strategy and opportunities for youth action

On 24th April 2026, the Government of Ghana launched the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Roadmap (2025 –2035), setting out a ten-year vision to harness AI, drive the digital economy, and position Ghana as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. While AI is displacing jobs globally, it is simultaneously creating new ones. Jobs are shifting – and Ghana’s young people are at the centre of that shift. Every era of African economic transformation carries a story about who was positioned to benefit and who arrived too late. Today, that pattern can change. For the first time in our lifetime, the blueprint is not in Washington, London, Brussels, or Beijing. It is in Accra. And it has your name on it.

BREAKING: Tinubu orders investigation of Google, Meta, X, others

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to investigate top 1global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence, AI, platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of the content of Nigerian media organisations. This followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO. [] BREAKING: Tinubu orders investigation of Google, Meta, X, others

GlobalFoundries: AI Infrastructure Is Creating A Better Business

GlobalFoundries: AI Infrastructure Is Creating A Better Business

Arewa Media Summit: Idris tasks journalists on responsible, balanced reporting

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged media practitioners to shape the future of Northern Nigeria through responsible and balanced reporting. Idris made the call on Monday in Kano at the Arewa Media Summit with the theme: Government-Citizen Accord: Accountability, Responsibility and Ethical Media Practice.” He said democracy thrives when government The post Arewa Media Summit: Idris tasks journalists on responsible, balanced reporting appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Gates Foundation Urges Nigerian Innovators To Build AI Solutions For National Development

The Gates Foundation urges Nigerian innovators to deploy artificial intelligence to tackle development challenges and improve lives nationwide.

Why Google is building Africa’s AI future from South Africa

Africa is becoming a market where AI infrastructure, computing power, local talent, and homegrown companies will determine future competitiveness.

Artificial intelligence economy and who really benefits from AI

Artificial intelligence economy and who really benefits from AI

South Africa emerges as Google's launchpad for Africa's AI revolution

South Africa emerges as Google's launchpad for Africa's AI revolution