By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders on Wednesday called for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance framework to ensure that it was responsibly deployed. The stakeholders made the call at the 17th annual conference of the Information System Audit and Control Association(ISACA) in Abuja. The three-day conference has its theme as:Continue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Dr Fakunle Aremu, Senior Agribusiness and Policy Advisor, has urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to profitably adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to remain competitive and relevant in the current business landscape. Aremu, who specialises in agricultural value chain development and food systems, told the NewsContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A Network, Impact Hub Abuja has urged youths across the country to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unlock new opportunities and gain empowerment. The Founder, Mr Olalekan Oshunkoya, who made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought has called for robust institutional control and management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to harness its benefits while minimising potential risks. Dr Sam Amadi, Director of the school, made the call during his lecture at the 2025 maiden edition ofContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Memounatou Ibrahima, has called for a strong legal framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) development across West Africa. She made this call on Monday at a delocalised meeting of the parliament’s Joint Committee in Dakar, Senegal, focusing on education, science, andContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Science, Technology & the ARTS (S+T+ARTS) Afropean Intelligence, an initiative of the European Commission (EU), has urged African artists to explore Artificial Intelligence to showcase their talents. Mr Oscar Ekponimo, Managing Director, Gallery of Code, the host institution for the S+T+ARTS 4 Africa, said this during aContinue Reading
Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High Level Forum on AI, co-organised with China. The event discussed the prospects for technological development and cooperation in the Global South. This was reported by the press service of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Brazil’sContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson A University Lecturer, Dr Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle, has called for collective action to ensure the safety of journalists’ in the AI-driven media era. Tijani-Adenle made the call at a media stakeholders roundtable on Artificial Intelligence, titled “The Media and Press Freedom: Issues and Perspectives.” The event was heldContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Ms Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed various sectors, as well as security markets. Gopinath, however, cautioned against inherent risks. She said this on Monday, during the second IMF-International Organisation of Securities CommissionsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) for seamless operations and delivery of its activities. Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said this on at the pre-convocation news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Peters said most ofContinue Reading
