Tuesday, June 23, 2026

AI

February 6, 2026

Trump posts AI video depicting Barack, Michelle Obama as monkeys

President Donald Trump on Friday posted an AI-generated video depicting ex-President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as monkeys.

AI-generated video depicting ex-President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as monkeys.
February 5, 2026

Proliferation of sexualised images of youngsters by AI alarming: UNICEF

“Deepfake abuse is abuse, and there is nothing fake about the harm it causes. When a child’s image or identity is used, that child is directly victimised,” UNICEF warned.

Children with mobile devices
January 19, 2026

IMF projects 3.3% global growth in 2026, with Nigeria at 4.4%

The IMF said that, among advanced economies, growth was projected at 1.8 per cent in 2026 and 1.7 per cent in 2027.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
November 24, 2025

Technical education board mulls decentralised AI, machine learning for polytechnics

The executive secretary of NBTE, Idris Bugaje, said the initiative would democratise access to AI education and close connectivity gaps across tertiary technical institutions.

Idris Bugaje
November 19, 2025

WHO seeks legal safeguards for AI use in healthcare  

WHO urged countries to develop AI strategies that align with public health goals.

World Health Organization
November 12, 2025

Cleaner Technology: COP30 pushes for sustainable cooling, AI innovation

At the centre of the negotiations at COP 30 is the long-delayed Technology Implementation Programme, a blueprint for bringing life-saving innovations to those who need them most.

COP30 gathering
October 19, 2025

Trump posts ominous image of fighter jet hovering over ‘No Kings’ protesters

In the short AI-generated video, the jet was branded ‘King Trump’.

America, President Donald Trump
October 18, 2025

Nigeria strategically positioned to champion Africa’s digital, AI future: NITDA DG

Mr Abdullahi said that NITDA had established the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

Kashifu Abdulahi as CEO of the National Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
October 14, 2025

Global economic growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026: World Bank

Mr Adrian said the situation would see advanced economies growing around 1.5 per cent and emerging markets and developing economies just above four per cent.

World Bank
October 10, 2025

FG reaffirms commitment to digital transformation of public schools

He said UBEC had distributed over 800 interactive smart boards to basic education schools nationwide.

Tunji Alausa