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Microsoft AI Drafts Code to Keep Models Under Human Control

September 15, 2026

Microsoft AI on Monday published a draft code of conduct requiring its in-house artificial intelligence models to remain under human control, as concerns grow over the risks posed by increasingly autonomous systems.

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How Google Turned Gemini Into a 1 Billion-User AI Platform

August 12, 2026

Google has pushed its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant past 1 billion monthly active users, marking a major milestone in the company’s effort to turn its AI technology into a mass-market platform.

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World Bank Sees AI as Growth Catalyst for Developing Economies, Warns of Digital Divide

August 5, 2026

Artificial intelligence could help developing economies accelerate growth and improve public services, but countries that fail to invest in digital infrastructure, skills and reliable power supply risk being left behind, the World

News·Top Stories

Development Economics is Dead, LBS Professor Declares

July 17, 2026

Development economics as we have known it for 70 years is “intellectually exhausted” and must be buried, Professor Bongo Adi of Lagos Business School declared Friday in his inaugural lecture, arguing that

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Meta Targets $135bn on AI Spending

January 29, 2026

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plans to almost double its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, signalling a major push to transform its operations and increase productivity. CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Technology·Top Stories

Five Ethical AI Challenges Nigeria Must Address Today

March 28, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries in Nigeria today, from banking and healthcare to security and entertainment. However, its rapid adoption brings ethical dilemmas that, if left unaddressed, could worsen inequality, erode

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Global Health in Africa

March 26, 2025

Join us for the exclusive launch of the “Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Global Health in Africa” report, developed by the Science for Africa Foundation’s (SFA Foundation) Science Policy Engagement for Africa’s

News·Technology

Nigeria Needs Stable Electricity To Key Into 4th Industrial Revolution – Ernest Ndukwe

February 7, 2025

Chairman of MTN Nigeria Plc, Dr Ernest Ndukwe, has stated that Nigeria must work on ensuring a stable electricity supply across the country to be able to key into the global agenda

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ChatGPT Vs. DeepSeek AI: Which Is More Human-like In Conversations?

February 4, 2025

Have you been following the DeepSeek AI trend? Many wonder if it will replace ChatGPT. DeepSeek AI shows promise with its R1 model’s reasoning skills and affordability. But the real question is:

Opinion

How To Tame AI

December 25, 2024

You have no doubt bought a new smart TV and are looking forward to showcasing your purchase to friends and family this festive season. But wouldn’t it be embarrassing when you ask

News·Technology

Communication Experts Call For National Policy On AI Use, Fact-checking To Curb Misinformation

September 9, 2024

With the increasing pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), communication scholars and professionals have called for the design and implementation of a national policy on AI deployment in fact-checking to deal with

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Shamsudeen Usman Foundation Set To Unveil AI Centre In Abuja

August 23, 2024

As part of its contribution to educational development in Nigeria, the Shamsuddeen Usman Foundation (SUF) is set to launch the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) centre in Nigeria. According to a statement by

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African Union Launches Continental AI Strategy To Transform Development Goals

August 12, 2024

African Union Endorses AI Strategy for Development The African Union (AU) has taken a significant step towards embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver of development across the continent. On 9th

News·Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Predicts A World With Billions Of Personalised AI Agents As Meta Releases Llama 3.1 405B – Interview

July 24, 2024

Meta just released Llama 3.1 alongside its prized 405B model, achieving state-of-the-art performance across key benchmarks and becoming the first-ever open sourced frontier model, marking a major milestone in open source AI

China Censors Tech Companies’ AI To Conform With Socialist Values

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Chinese Govt Censors Tech Companies’ AI To Conform With Socialist Values

July 18, 2024

The Chinese government has embarked on testing tech companies’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) large language models to ensure that they conform with socialist values. This latest censorship regime being driven by the Cyberspace

Ministerial Appointment: We Don’t Want Square Pegs In Round Holes – Dr Mbamalu

FEATURES·Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Education And The Christian Faith

May 12, 2024

Introduction Since coming to its highest developmental limelight (in terms of commercial use) around 2019, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been greeted with mixed reactions, much of which contains fears, fights and fiendishness.

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How Churches Can Adopt AI – Mbamalu

May 11, 2024

As the disruptive tendencies of one of the 21st century digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), continue to unfold, Christian churches have been called upon to not only lead the campaign against unethical

2023 Jefferson Fellowships: Facts To Know About Mbamalu, 10 Other Prestigious Fellows

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Mbamalu Speaks On AI And Education At Onitsha Archdiocese CommWeek

May 9, 2024

Dr Marcel Mbamalu, CEO of Newstide Publications Limited, Publishers of Prime Business Africa, will on Friday, 10 May, present a paper on Artificial intelligence and Nigeria's education system at the Basilica of

Technology

AWS-Generative AI: A Promise Of The Future

April 27, 2024

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make in-roads into the digital communication space with its disruptive tendencies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of the American multinational technology company, Amazon, has said

Technology·Top Stories

The Political Economy Of Artificial Intelligence

April 20, 2024

A paper presented by Dr Marcel Mbamalu, CEO of Newstide Publications Limited (Publishers of Prime Business Africa) during the Jacksonite Annual Lecture Series and International Conference organised by the Mass Communication Department,

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AI Has Come To Revolutionize Journalism – Prof Umaru Pate

April 19, 2024

Prof. Umaru Pate, has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the disruptive digital technologies of the 21st century, has come to revolutionize different professions, especially journalism, and that practitioners must embrace the challenges

Events & Opportunities

ICATA 24: Transforming Tomorrow With Artificial Intelligence

April 10, 2024

The inaugural International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICATA 24) is set to electrify the digital realm on April 27, 2024.

Events & Opportunities

5th Int’l Conference On Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Set To Hold In Cairo

April 2, 2024

With the vibrant pulse of technological innovation echoing through the historic streets of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Control (AIRC 2024) is poised

AMA News·Business News·Technology

SAP Shapes Future Of Data-driven Business Transformation With Innovations That Equip Customers To Succeed In Era Of AI

March 6, 2024

WALLDORF, Germany, 06 March 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced transformative data innovations that will help customers harness the full power of their data to drive deeper insights, faster growth and more

World News

AI Will Displace 40% Of Jobs Globally, IMF Warns Amid Inequality Concern

January 15, 2024

IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, has asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to influence approximately 40% of global employment, with advanced economies facing both heightened risks and unique opportunities

News·Technology

AI Will Benefit Africa Above Other Continents, Smart Africa Boss Explains How

November 7, 2023

Chief executive of Smart Africa, Lacina Koné has pointed out that modern technology tools, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) bear good tidings for Africa even as he insisted that the continent has what

Entertainment·FEATURES·Technology

Artificial Intelligence And The Future Of Music Industry

October 8, 2023

By Geraldine Anyanwu Music is one of the most artistic and important aspects of the entertainment industry. It has for years been part of human existence and is highly recognized

Technology

AI In Photography: Curbing Threats Of Rising Fake Photos In Online Space

September 17, 2023

By Geraldine Anyanwu The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly transforming the way most professions and industries operate and the field of photography is not left behind. AI technology has

News·Technology

We Need Full Adoption Of AI In Nigeria For Industrial Growth – Bart Nnaji

September 8, 2023

Former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, has advised Nigerians to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) on an industrial scale in order to join the 4th Industrial Revolution now sweeping across the globe.

Opinion

AI And Nigerian Varsity Students

August 11, 2023

“If not for Wikipedia, google and copy and paste, I would not have graduated.” These were the words of a graduating student of one of the tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This statement

Technology

Elon Musk’s xAI: Leveraging Public Tweets For Advanced AI Model Training

Billionaire entrepreneur and visionary, Elon Musk, on Wednesday, unveiled his latest tech venture, xAI, expressing his concerns regarding the development of artificial intelligence (AI) by companies such as OpenAI and Google, which he believes fail to adequately address the potential risks to

July 16, 2023

Insights·Technology

Understanding The Differences Between AI And Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are two fields that have gained significant attention in recent years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 7, 2023

Technology

Meta’s AI Helps Drive Revenue, Boost Engagement On Facebook, Instagram – Zuckerberg

Highlights – Mark Zuckerberg attributes Meta’s increased Q1 2023 revenue to the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that recommends content to users, leading to a 24% increase in time spent on Facebook and Instagram. – Investment in AI has driven the results

April 28, 2023

Technology

How Robotic Process Automation Helps Businesses

Highlights ° Robotic Process Automation (RPA) automates repetitive tasks, freeing up employees for more strategic activities. ° RPA is applicable across a wide range of industries and processes, with virtually any high-volume, business-rule-driven, repeatable process being a great candidate for automation. °

April 15, 2023

Technology

Chatbots: An Innovative Extension Of Artificial Intelligence

In recent years, chatbots have taken the world of customer service and online sales by storm. This extension technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular among businesses due to its ability to engage customers in natural, conversational language. While the

April 11, 2023

Technology

AI vs Search Engines: Competing For Better Search Results

In the digital age, search engines have become an essential tool for finding information, products, and services online. Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft Bing are some of the most popular and widely used search engines in the world, providing users with millions of

March 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence As Next Frontiers For Tech - Sonny Aragba-Akpore

Opinion·Technology·Top Stories

Artificial Intelligence As Tech’s Next Frontiers – Sonny Aragba-Akpore

From house chores and business meetings to legal appearances in court, AI now ‘threatens’ to usurp and change centuries of human dominion More ways to do things without human efforts are evolving, as scientists raise the bar for technology. AI holds sway

February 8, 2023

Business News·Technology·Top Stories

Get Ready For Digital Revolution – Latest Trends To Look Out For In 2023

2023 promises to be an exciting year for digital innovation, with a plethora of new digital trends that are sure to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. As technology continues to advance, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses and individuals

January 30, 2023

Technology·World News

Artificial Intelligence: Robot Lawyer To Defend Human In Court

An Artificial Intelligent device, a Robot lawyer, is set to make technological and legal history by defending a human in court. According to a January 4th report from NewScientist, the AI will run on a smartphone and listen to all speech in

January 5, 2023

News·Labour

Robots Set To Replace Human Interviewers Soonest

Job interviews over Zoom, Google Meet and other videotelephony have become very common since the coronavirus pandemic. A growing number of blue-chip companies are using chat bots and AI-led video interviews to assess job candidates before a human recruiter even meets them.

February 16, 2022

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