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How I moved from a small shop in Jos to a data-driven researcher in the U.S. - Eleh
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (1661+ words) Chinedu Eleh's story is one of grit and transformation " from artisan apprentice in Nigeria to mathematician and researcher at Auburn University. In this Interview with BLESSING ADIMABUA, he reflects on resilience, mentorship, and purpose, sharing how discipline and education reshaped…...
Nigeria’s academic institutions, military research units advance AI-enabled indigenous security solutions
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (476+ words) Nigeria's defence technology ecosystem has entered a pivotal phase as local innovators, academic institutions, and military research units... - Nigeria's academic institutions, military research units advance AI-enabled indigenous security solutions Nigeria's defence technology ecosystem has entered a pivotal phase as local…...
Designing AI for people: Miracle Agholor on responsibility and innovation across continents
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) What first raised your concern about who controls intelligent systems and how that control is exercised? Where should the boundary sit between human judgement and autonomous decision-making? The line is drawn when there are consequences that are impossible to reverse....
Meet Temitope Adeniyi, the UNESCO honoree developing quantum sensors for early disease detection
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1217+ words) Long before a tumour becomes visible on a scan, or symptoms sends a patient rushing to hospital, there are faint biological signals that something is wrong. These signals are so small that today's medical tools often miss them. This largely…...
Shaping The Future of Supply Chain: Peace Aludogbu’s work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, resilience, and emerging economies
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (349+ words) As recent trends in global supply chains continue to demonstrate rapid changes, especially from pandemic to climate-based disruptions, the future will depend on systems that are efficient, adaptive, resilient, and, most importantly, digitised. According to scholars like Peace Aludogbu, businesses…...
What’s next in AI: 7 trends to watch in 2026 - Businessday NG
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (835+ words) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, 2026 is poised to mark a pivotal year where AI transitions from experimental tools to integral components of daily operations, industries, and infrastructure. Drawing from expert analyses and industry reports…...
FATE Foundation gets $4m funding from Google.org for advanced AI upskilling
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) FATE Foundation has received $4 million in funding with support by Google.org for a multi-country partnership with the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). The funding will support the launch of the Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) upskilling programme, which aligns…...
From Imhotep to Artificial Intelligence: The transformative power of mathematics in Africa’s STEAM revolution
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (948+ words) Introduction: Africa " The cradle of Mathematical wisdom As Africa now stands on the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it must reclaim that ancient mathematical genius " and position mathematics once again as the foundation for its transformation through STEAM: Science,…...
English, Mathematics still mandatory for all O’Level students - FG
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that all students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics in their O-Level examinations. The ministry in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, director, press and public relations, said…...
FG’s fresh math policy stirs debate among educators
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (800+ words) Olatunji Alausa, the Minister of Education "Better to have maths and not need It," expert cautions as FG eases admission rules The federal government"s decision to remove mathematics as a compulsory subject for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions…...