Not too long ago, in the mid-20th century, a spark of invention emerged - one that promised to make life easier, smarter, and more efficient. Scientists like Alan Turing and John McCarthy dreamt of machines capable of thinking, reasoning, and learning. What began as an academic curiosity has now evolved into one of the most transformative forces in human history: Artificial Intelligence AI.
For many Nigerians, AI only became a familiar term during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2020 and 2023, as lockdowns reshaped daily life, technology surged to the center of global existence. Nigerians discovered ChatGPT, Midjourney, Copilot, and a long list of AI-powered tools. Tasks that once consumed hours were suddenly completed in seconds. From journalism to medicine, banking to agriculture, advertising to entertainment - AI quietly became the invisible engine powering our new reality.
