AI hype vs reality in Africa
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the centre of global technology conversations. Governments are drafting policies, technology companies are racing to...
- Thursday, June 18, 2026
BusinessDay
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the centre of global technology conversations. Governments are drafting policies, technology companies are racing to...
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a productivity tool, a way to automate tasks, analyse data faster and unlock new...
Artificial intelligence has shifted from a speculative future technology to a force shaping everyday life. It fuels productivity tools, powers...
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation. Across Nigeria, conversations about AI are no longer limited to technology circles. Business owners,...
Across Nigeria and much of Africa, millions of small businesses start their day the same way: by opening a messaging...
For years, Nigerian SMEs have been told that digital tools are the key to growth, efficiency and competitiveness. Yet for...
In early 2026, Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are undergoing one of the most significant business transformations in the...
Nigeria’s recent rise in global AI readiness marks a significant moment in the country’s digital development, not because of the...
Across Nigeria, millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rely on WhatsApp as their primary business tool. From closing sales...
Over the past several weeks, this column has explored why Artificial Intelligence matters for Nigerian SMEs, where it delivers value,...