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SCI & TECHAug 11Why AI spoils will pass South Africa byAn article discusses why South Africa may not fully benefit from advancements in AI, highlighting potential technological or economic disparities.dailymaverick.co.za · South Africa
SCI & TECHAug 11Finalists Five scientists race to read Africa environmental futureFive scientists are finalists in a competition focused on understanding Africa's environmental future. This highlights ongoing scientific efforts to analyze future environmental trends on the continent.dailymaverick.co.za · South Africa
SCI & TECHAug 11Africa’s tech boom starts at home, By Sally WentworthThe continent is on the move: there are more than 70 Internet exchange points across Africa; Internet penetration across the continent has grown from less than 10 per cent in 2010 to over 38 per cent today; and Africa hosts some of the world’s best technical leadership, within a thriving ecosystem rooted in civil society. […] The post Africa’s tech boom starts at home, By Sally Wentworth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHAug 11Identity confusion: More Nigerians use replaced SIMS in fear…Knocks NCC, Telcos for poor handling of refarm lines ..It’s not our fault-NIMC By Juliet Umeh When Victory Ibezim walked into the registration point of one of the telecom operators in Lagos to purchase a new SIM card, he believed he was taking ownership of a fresh mobile identity. Like millions of Nigerians, he submitted […] The post Identity confusion: More Nigerians use replaced SIMS in fear appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 11Google picks six Nigerian news creators for AI, revenue growth programmeBy Juliet Umeh The Google News Initiative, GNI, has selected six Nigerian independent news creators for its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, a programme aimed at strengthening digital newsrooms through artificial intelligence, video strategy, audience development and sustainable revenue models. The six Nigerian platforms selected for the Sub-Saharan Africa cohort are The Republic, More Branches […] The post Google picks six Nigerian news creators for AI, revenue growth programme appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 10List of phones made in African countriesAfrica’s Technology industry has continued to expand, with several homegrown brands emerging to produce or market mobile phones for consumers across the continent. The post List of phones made in African countries appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 10Nigeria and Ghana Forge Strategic Partnerships in Digital Innovation and Technology for Economic Transformation – Ghanamma . comNigeria and Ghana are forming strategic partnerships to collaborate on digital innovation and technology for economic transformation. This initiative aims to foster growth and development in the region.ghanamma.com · Ghana
SCI & TECHAug 9Can AI help build peace ? African youth are showing a path forwardAfrican youth are demonstrating how artificial intelligence might contribute to peacebuilding efforts. This explores innovative applications of technology for societal benefit.globalvoices.org · Russia
SCI & TECHAug 7China’s AI Is Surging Across Africa“Mr. Mwebaze, 47, is one of thousands of developers across Africa who have turned to Chinese A.I. models in the past year. In Kenya, entrepreneurs are using the models to streamline legal and business services. In Nigeria, they have made educational tools that teach high school students. In Ghana, developers are building local chatbots. China’s […] The post China’s AI Is Surging Across Africa appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHAug 7From credit scoring to financial understanding - IT News Africa - African Business Technology Newsitnewsafrica.com · South Africa
SCI & TECHAug 7FG unveils digital training academy to equip Nigerian Youths with AI , cybersecurity , cloud skillsThe Federal Government has launched a digital training academy to provide Nigerian youth with skills in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. This initiative aims to enhance the technological capabilities of the youth.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 7Alausa announces new platform to equip Nigerian youths with AI , cybersecurity , cloud computing others National Accord Newspaper % Alausa has announced a new platform designed to provide Nigerian youths with skills in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. This initiative aims to equip the younger generation with essential technological capabilities.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 6Nigerian author Jerry Falade loses $2m book deal over AI allegationsNigerian author Jerry Falade has lost a reported $2 million publishing deal for his debut crime novel after concerns emerged over whether artificial intelligence (AI) was used in the writing or editing process. The post Nigerian author Jerry Falade loses $2m book deal over AI allegations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 6Nigeria must not remain consumer of AI – NIIA, others warn… As China pledges open AI cooperation with Nigeria By Nkiruka Nnorom The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, and other scholars have urged the Federal Government to invest in digital sovereignty and build local capacity in Artificial Intelligence, warning that the country must not remain only a consumer of global technologies. Speaking at the […] The post Nigeria must not remain consumer of AI – NIIA, others warn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 6La mort mystérieuse d'éléphants au Kenya soulève des questions sur les pesticidesUne vague de mortalité chez les éléphants du Kenya a été imputée aux pesticides, mais des experts ont déclaré à la BBC qu'ils en doutaient.BBC Afrique
SCI & TECHAug 4ICAR develops indigenous vaccine for African swine feverScientists at ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, have developed the vaccine using a novel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virusThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 4Africa AI window is closingThe 'Africa AI window' is reportedly closing, indicating a critical period for artificial intelligence development on the continent. This suggests a limited timeframe for Africa to capitalize on AI opportunities.timeslive.co.za · South Africa
SCI & TECHAug 4Ghana Bets On AI and Coding to Modernise Basic EducationGhana is focusing on artificial intelligence and coding as strategies to modernize its basic education system. This initiative aims to enhance the country's educational framework.allafrica.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 3Meet Obii Okafor, first African woman to win UK telecoms champion awardNigerian-born technology executive Obiageli Obii Okafor has become the first African woman to receive the Women in Telecoms Champion award at the Comms Council UK Awards 2026, earning recognition for her contributions to the United Kingdom's telecommunications industry. The post Meet Obii Okafor, first African woman to win UK telecoms champion award appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 2Exclusive : African space initiative eyes participation in China Change - 8 lunar mission , embraces openness and inclusiveness : African program managerAn African space initiative is exploring participation in China's Change-8 lunar mission, signaling a potential international collaboration in space exploration. This development indicates growing interest and cooperation in scientific and technological advancements.globaltimes.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 1US-based Nigerian builds AI robot for jaw, bone surgeryA U.S.-based Nigerian scholar and control engineer, Mr Kenechukwu Nwajiaku, alongside his research team, has developed an intelligent robotic control system that bends and twists skeletal fixation plates to fit patients’ jaws or bones precisely. The post US-based Nigerian builds AI robot for jaw, bone surgery appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 1Meet Nigeria’s Ekeng-Itua, first world’s black woman Ph.D holder In CyberneticsNigerian engineering professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua has carved a place in history after reportedly becoming the first Black woman to earn a doctoral degree in Cybernetics from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. The post Meet Nigeria’s Ekeng-Itua, first world’s black woman Ph.D holder In Cybernetics appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 30AI-generated Africa map blunder overshadows U.S. presentation at global AIDS conferenceA U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 29Africa must embrace AI , renewable energy to stay competitiveThis article discusses the imperative for Africa to adopt artificial intelligence and renewable energy to maintain its competitive edge. This highlights the strategic importance of technology and sustainable practices for the continent's economic future.thesun.ng