Can Nigeria lead Africa's AI revolution?, By Shittu Yunus Shittu

Can Nigeria lead Africa's AI revolution?, By Shittu Yunus Shittu

From automated customer service bots to AI-driven diagnostics in healthcare, intelligent machines are becoming pivotal to global productivity and decision-making. Yet, while the global North accelerates AI adoption, Africa, especially Nigeria, faces a critical question: Will we shape this future, or will it shape us? We are amid a technological revolution of unprecedented scale. Artificial […] The post Can Nigeria lead Africa’s AI revolution?, B…

Can Nigeria Lead Africa’s AI Revolution? By Shittu Yunus Shittu

We're in the midst of a technological revolution of unprecedented scale.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to science fiction; it's a transformative force reshaping industries, societies, and national security strategies worldwide. From automated customer service bots to AI-driven diagnostics in healthcare, intelligent machines are becoming pivotal to global productivity and decision-making. Yet, as the Global North accelerates

What Can Nigeria Learn from China’s Electricity Revolution?

By Dakuku Peterside The moment of revelation came unexpectedly on a high-speed train leaving Beijing, where a screen showed that 36% of the train’s traction power came from wind energy. Outside, rows of wind turbines turned gracefully under the sun. For someone familiar with Nigeria’s unreliable grid—where diesel generators hum through the night and candles are often the only light—this was astonishing. By nightfall, Shenzhen’s LED-lit skyline s…