Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is swiftly redrawing the contours of economic and technological power, ushering in a new era that rivals the Industrial Revolution in its transformative potential. At the forefront of this seismic shift are nations like the United States and China, harnessing the boundless possibilities of AI to reshape industries, redefine societies, and propel their economies into uncharted realms of innovation. Projections by PwC forecast AI's contribution to the global economy to soar to an astounding $4.4 trillion by 2030 - a testament to its role as the cornerstone of future prosperity.

Yet, as the world hurtles toward this brave new frontier, Nigeria stands at a perilou...