Nigeria, July 7 -- We are amid a technological revolution of unprecedented scale. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to science fiction but is now a transformative force reshaping industries, societies, and national security strategies worldwide.

From automated customer service bots to AI-driven diagnostics in healthcare, intelligent machines are becoming pivotal to global productivity and decision-making. Yet, while the global North accelerates AI adoption, Africa, especially Nigeria, faces a critical question: Will we shape this future, or will it shape us?

Globally, companies are redesigning their business models around AI capabilities. Manufacturers utilise predictive analytics to foresee equipment failures, while fi...