A Kenyan-built artificial intelligence tool is seeking to make everyday movement safer and more independent for people with visual impairments by helping users identify obstacles as they navigate Nairobi. The platform, known as Sightra, combines artificial intelligence, audio guidance and GPS navigation through a web application that can be accessed using a smartphone. The system…
NITDA Moves to Standardise Innovation Hubs and Expand Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced efforts to standardise innovation hubs across Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to decentralise the country’s technology ecosystem and create opportunities for innovators, entrepreneurs and startups beyond the traditional technology centres of Lagos and…
Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), through its 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme and National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), alongside Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), has announced the launch of AI Academy Nigeria. The national capacity-building initiative is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s…
Girls Tech Boot Camp Equips Nigerian Schoolgirls With Practical Technology Skills An initiative, Girls Tech Boot Camp, is equipping secondary school girls across Nigeria with practical technology skills as part of efforts to promote greater female participation in the country’s technology sector. The Project Team Lead, South South Zone, Dr Martha Musa, said this on…
HR Expert Urges Practitioners to Harness Technology with a Human Touch Mr Olufemi Omoyele, President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management of Nigeria (CIHRM), has urged human resources managers to apply technology in their duties while maintaining a human face. Omoyele made the call on Thursday in…
The future of journalism belongs to professionals who use technology to advance truth rather than fear or depend entirely on it, according to Dr. Samson Owolabi, a lecturer in the Department of Public Relations and Advertising at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. Dr. Owolabi made the remarks while delivering a lecture at an event organised by…
Implementation, Not Technology, Remains Genomics’ Biggest Challenge A generation ago, sequencing a single human genome took years and cost several hundred million dollars. Today, the same process can be completed in a matter of days by a mid-sized laboratory. Despite these advances, genomics specialist Manan Chandra, who has spent nearly eleven years in the sequencing…
Africa’s AI Future Hinges on Infrastructure, Shared Investment, and Open-Source Innovation, BCG Says Africa’s ability to compete in the global AI economy will depend on its capacity to build digital infrastructure, encourage shared investment, and embrace open-source innovation, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Released today, the report, “Advancing Africa’s AI…
FG launches Atlas Network to drive Africa’s AI development The federal government has launched the Atlas Network, an initiative designed to develop artificial intelligence (AI) systems that better reflect and support Africa’s languages, cultures, and knowledge. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the initiative on Thursday during the 7th Ordinary…
Today’s businesses, governments, and organizations are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity, automate tasks, and make better decisions. As a result, AI has become one of the most in-demand skills worldwide, and Nigerians are increasingly taking advantage of the opportunities it offers. Whether you’re a student, graduate, entrepreneur, or working professional, now is…