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AI must not replace human judgment in public spending — BoG Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has cautioned public institutions against relying solely on artificial intelligence (AI) to make decisions affecting public resources and citizens’ welfare. He explained that

Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 Opens in Nairobi With Call for Investment

The Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 opened in Nairobi on September 3, with organizers and government officials pressing for concrete investment in women’s education, research, and enterprise across Africa’s STEM sector. The two-day event runs through

Paystack Launches AI-Powered Checkout as Nigerian Fintechs Bet on the Future of Commerce

The Stripe-owned fintech is experimenting with AI agents that can complete purchases, transfers and bill payments for users — signalling how artificial intelligence could reshape digital commerce across Africa. Paystack, the Nigerian payments company owned

YouTube has begun rolling out a new AI-powered playlist generator for Premium users on iOS and Android

YouTube has begun rolling out a new AI-powered playlist generator for Premium users on iOS and Android, as the platform deepens its push to make paid subscriptions more compelling. The feature allows users to create

Africa’s Youth and AI at the Heart of Food Systems Transformation

With Africa’s population projected to hit 2.5 billion by 2050 and more than 280 million people already facing hunger, the urgency is clear: Africa must secure sustainable food solutions while creating meaningful opportunities for its

Young African Entrepreneurs Harness AI to Tackle the Continent’s Greatest Challenges

Young African Entrepreneurs Harness AI to Tackle the Continent’s Greatest Challenges. Africa’s next wave of entrepreneurial leadership is here and they’re using AI to create bold, business-ready solutions to some of the continent’s toughest problems.

Catalan Regulators Push Ethical AI Compliance at MWC 2025

At MWC 2025, Catalan regulators emphasized the urgent need for AI ethics and compliance, warning tech companies that alignment with EU laws like the AI Act and GDPR is non-negotiable. Key Takeaways from the Panel

Education in Nigeria: AI Transformation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves across various sectors globally, and education in Nigeria is no exception. AI is emerging as a powerful tool to transform teaching and learning, especially in a country grappling

Nigeria’s First AI-Focused University Set to Open in Epe, Lagos

In a groundbreaking move for education and technology in Africa, Wini University, the first AI-focused university in Nigeria, is set to open its doors in Epe, Lagos. This ambitious project aims to position Africa as

African Startups in 2025: Navigating Challenges with the Help of Incubators

African startups are facing a tough road in 2025. A sharp 32% decline in investments—from $2.8 billion in 2023 to just over $2 billion in 2024—reflects a challenging economic climate. Despite these hurdles, incubators are