Tag: #ArtificialIntelligence
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PATHOLOGISTS SEEK MORE INVESTMENT IN CANCER DIAGNOSIS, DIGITAL PATHOLOGY
Pathologists and cancer experts have called for increased investment in pathology services, digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen cancer diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria and West Africa. They made the call at the 16th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African Division of the International Academy of Pathology (WADIAP), tagged…
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ENGINEERING KEY TO NIGERIA’S SECURITY, DEVELOPMENT — NSE
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ibadan Branch, has urged engineers to drive innovation that will strengthen national security, protect critical infrastructure and support sustainable development across Nigeria. The Chairman of the branch, Mr Ayokunnu Ojedele, made the call while unveiling activities for the 2026 Engineering Week in Ibadan. Themed “Engineering Innovation for National Security,…
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SANWO-OLU, CIBN MOBILISE YOUTHS FOR DIGITAL ECONOMY
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerian youths to take the lead in building a digital, inclusive and sustainable economy, stressing the need to combine technology with integrity, creativity and problem-solving skills. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, spoke at the 4th Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Generation Next…
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DIGITISATION NOW ESSENTIAL FOR BUSINESS GROWTH, FinTechNGR TELLS NIGERIAN FIRMS
The FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has urged business leaders to make digital transformation a boardroom priority, describing digitisation as the minimum requirement for business relevance in today’s economy. Speaking at the maiden Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Business Innovation Series in Lagos, FintechNGR President, Dr Stanley Jacob, said companies that fail to embed digital…
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EXPERT URGES NIGERIANS TO PROTECT ONLINE DATA, EMBRACE RESPONSIBLE AI
A data scientist with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Oluwaleke Oni, has urged Nigerians to adopt safer digital habits to protect their personal information and online activities. Speaking in Ibadan, Oni warned that oversharing details on social media, indiscriminately granting app permissions and reusing passwords could expose users to privacy and security…
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AI RESHAPING NIGERIAN FILMMAKING, BUT HUMAN CREATIVITY STILL LEADS – EXPERTS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Nigeria’s film and creative industry, making visual storytelling faster, more affordable and accessible to filmmakers. Creative professionals say AI is helping independent creators produce high-quality content while opening new opportunities across the industry. Speaking in separate interviews, filmmakers said AI now supports script development, storyboarding, editing, visual effects, audio enhancement,…
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ABIA’S STARTUP LAW CAN UNLOCK INNOVATION, JOBS AND INVESTMENT — Legal Expert
Abia State’s Startup Law 2025 is being hailed as a model for innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Speaking at the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF) in Umuahia, legal expert Osigwe Momoh described the law as a “game-changer” and called on other states to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act 2022. He said…
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EXPERTS WARN AGAINST BLIND RELIANCE ON AI IN AUDITING, STRESS STRONG GOVERNANCE
Accounting and audit professionals have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to improve efficiency without allowing it to replace professional judgment, ethical reasoning and independent thinking in financial reporting. Speaking at the 2026 Audit Committee Institute Conference on Wednesday July 1 in Lagos, Chairman of the Audit Committee Institute, Christian Ekeigwe,…
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JAMB PUSHES AI-DRIVEN INCLUSION TO EXPAND HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to making higher education more accessible for persons with disabilities through the strategic deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and stronger stakeholder collaboration. The commitment was reiterated during the National Engagement on Inclusive Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence held on Wednesday July 1 in Abuja.…
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UN ENVOY URGES GLOBAL ACTION OVER RISING SECURITY THREATS
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent global action to address rising geopolitical tensions, arms proliferation and emerging security threats. Speaking during a visit by participants of the United States Army War College to Nigeria’s Mission at the UN in New York, Ibrahim warned that artificial intelligence, cyber warfare,…
