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  • AI data gaps; revenue records; teacher training

    AI data gaps; revenue records; teacher training
    Nov 8 2026
    1. Africa contributes less than 2% of global AI training data, NITDA warns: NITDA Director-General Kashifu Abdullahi stated that Africa provides less than two percent of global AI training data, risking biased models. He highlighted government initiatives including the Three Million Technical Talent programme, digital literacy goals, and new startup funding facilities to boost local innovation and data representation. 2. FCCPC directs vegetable oil producers to adopt digital food traceability system: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ordered vegetable oil producers to use the Digital Fortification Quality Traceability Plus platform after surveys revealed inadequate fortification in twelve percent of samples. Only six producers had registered, prompting the directive to ensure transparency and compliance with national food safety standards. 3. Nigeria nets record ₦33 trillion revenue in 10 months as digital systems boost collections, Minister says: Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele reported record revenue of thirty-three trillion naira in ten months, aided by digital invoicing systems. He warned that ninety percent of Nigerian data is hosted abroad, urging local infrastructure development to prevent economic leakage and ensure digital sovereignty for the nation. 4. Google to extend free AI training to Nigerian teachers in 2027: Google will expand its free AI training for teachers to Nigeria in twenty twenty-seven, following a launch in South Africa. The programme aims to help educators integrate AI into lessons and administration. Additionally, Google DeepMind is funding local innovators to develop AI educational tools using open Gemma models.
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  • Bioenergy investment; email security; Lagos AI healthcare

    Bioenergy investment; email security; Lagos AI healthcare
    Nov 7 2026
    1. Nigeria taps bioenergy partnership to attract clean energy investment: Nigeria seeks international investment for waste-to-energy and sustainable aviation fuel sectors following admission into the Global Bioenergy Partnership. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi of the Energy Commission highlighted agricultural resources and biomass potential. The partnership aims to facilitate knowledge transfer, strategic alliances, and policy support to develop domestic bioenergy industries and address environmental challenges through sustainable energy production. 2. ngCERT warns businesses hackers can exploit email servers to spread malware: The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team warns that misconfigured email servers allow hackers to exploit open mail relays for distributing malware and phishing messages. ngCERT advises organisations to enforce strict authentication, disable unauthorised relaying, and monitor server logs. The agency stresses that encryption alone is insufficient, urging regular configuration reviews to prevent financial losses and reputational damage from compromised email infrastructure. 3. Lagos mulls AI deployment in primary healthcare: Lagos State explores artificial intelligence applications in primary healthcare, including electronic records and clinical support, to address service delivery challenges. Dr Kemi Ogunyemi disclosed discussions with technology group IED during a strategic retreat. The initiative aims to leverage innovation and frontline worker insights. An existing one million naira innovation award encourages health districts to develop feasible solutions for improving healthcare access and resource utilisation across the state. 4. Presidency seeks AI safeguards ahead of 2027 elections: Nigeria’s Presidency calls for urgent safeguards against artificial intelligence misuse in political communication ahead of the two thousand twenty-seven elections. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga warned that synthetic content could manipulate voters and undermine democratic institutions. He highlighted social media platforms as key channels for such risks, urging measures to protect the electoral process from AI-generated videos and images designed to influence public opinion and advance political interests.
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  • Revenue records; AI risks; malware warnings

    Revenue records; AI risks; malware warnings
    Nov 6 2026
    1. Nigeria nets record ₦33 trillion revenue in 10 months as digital systems boost collections, Minister says: Nigeria recorded thirty-three trillion naira in government revenue from January to October twenty twenty-six, aided by digital systems like electronic invoicing, according to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele. He emphasized the need for local data infrastructure to prevent foreign dependency, noting that ninety percent of Nigerian data is currently hosted abroad. 2. Zenith Tech Fair 2026 puts agentic AI, digital payments and Nigeria’s tech future in spotlight: Zenith Bank’s sixth Tech Fair, themed Future Forward 6.0, opened on November fifth, focusing on agentic artificial intelligence and digital payments. Keynote speakers included Zack Kass and Megan Caywood Cooper. The virtual event features panels on AI evolution, financial infrastructure, and the strategic implications of autonomous systems for Nigeria’s technology ecosystem and business competitiveness. 3. AI-generated code raises software quality concerns for Nigerian startups, experts say at FrenchTech Summit 2026: Experts at the FrenchTech Summit twenty twenty-six warned that reliance on artificial intelligence for coding risks software quality in Nigerian startups. Bayo Puddicombe of Qore noted that developers often lack understanding of AI-generated code. He stressed that technical judgment remains essential for reliability, particularly in sensitive sectors like financial services where trust is critical. 4. ngCERT warns Nigerians of Gazavat malware targeting Windows systems: The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team warned of Gazavat malware, which targets Windows systems to steal credentials and spread through legitimate applications. Associated with the Expiro family, it poses risks of data theft and network disruption. ngCERT advised isolating infected devices, resetting passwords, and rebuilding compromised systems to ensure security and prevent further infection across organizational networks.
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