Africa’s startup ecosystem is set for another lift as applications open for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a 12-week hybrid programme focused on Series A companies building AI-driven solutions for the continent. Applications will run until March 18, 2026. Since its launch in 2018, the accelerator has supported more than […]
Nigeria stands at a critical, paradoxical juncture in its technological development. The nation is unequivocally the leader in West Africa’s burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (AI) race, demonstrating strong implementation, ambitious projects, and an ability to attract significant foreign investment. Yet, this impressive facade of progress masks a deep, structural vulnerability that threatens to stall its ambitions […]
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has initiated its Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant and emergency call lines to facilitate efficient communication with Nigerians abroad. The commission disclosed this in a statement by its Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. The commission stated that the emergency call lines were launched to especially assist Nigerians […]