AI

Business a.m. A recent search trend report from Google reveals that Nigerians are showing more interest in artificial intelligence (AI) than ever before, with search queries related to AI  rising 130 percent compared to the same period last year.  Apart from general interest in AI, specific queries like “What is AI” also increased by 30 […]

Joy Agwunobi Africa’s economic prospects are set for a transformative boost thanks to the potential of emerging AI applications, despite its current limited contribution to the global AI market. Projections suggest that AI could add as much as $2.9 trillion to the continent’s economic output by 2030, highlighting the enormous untapped potential of this nascent […]

Joy Agwunobi  The age-old struggle of youth unemployment is now facing a promising contender in Africa, given the rising penetration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI. As these technologies continue to advance, industry experts observe that Africa finds itself at a critical juncture where it can redefine the future of employment, unleashing a wave […]

Business a.m. Lanre Bamisebi, executive director of IT & digitalisation at Access Holdings Access Holdings PLC, a leading financial services group, has echoed the need for ethical considerations in using Artificial Intelligence (AI), calling stakeholders in the financial industry to factor its sustainability implications. This call to action was driven by a compelling keynote address […]

Joy Agwunobi  National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formed an alliance with Cisco Systems Incorporation, projected to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation and provide opportunities for innovation and growth. The partnership will focus on implementing pilot projects in five critical areas which include: – AI and Cybersecurity Experience and Incubation Center, focused  on repurposing the […]

Business a.m. Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a programme dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the programme introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are  considered the backbone of […]

Business a.m. Google, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, and Data Science Nigeria, has introduced the AI for Beginners Learning Video Series, a new initiative aimed at empowering women in Northern Nigeria through AI education. The series presents Artificial Intelligence concepts in Hausa, making complex technology more accessible and culturally relevant for the region. […]

Onome Amuge Amidst the vibrant and diverse world of African music, a new generation of artists are finding their voices and taking flight. Across the continent, musicians are turning to innovative technologies to sharpen their skills and navigate the industry.  In an exciting new development, Google has highlighted a powerful story emerging from Africa’s creative […]