The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos has urged universities to adapt to the use of artificial intelligence rather than attempt to prevent it. She cautioned that excessive dependence on AI could undermine the fundamental purpose of education by allowing students to complete academic tasks without acquiring the required knowledge. Her remarks highlight the growing debate over how higher education institutions should respond to the increasing use of AI tools by students.

A doctoral thesis from the University of Cape Town argues that South Africa should not rely on a light-touch, voluntary approach to artificial intelligence policy. According to TechCentral, the research contends that AI regulation needs to be enforceable through binding rules rather than depending on voluntary principles, making the case for a stronger regulatory framework for the technology in the country.

Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for a unified regulatory framework to boost technology investment across Africa. According to a NITDA official, the convergence of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and high-density data centres, has made traditional siloed regulation inadequate. The agency argues that harmonised rules are needed to support the continent's growing digital economy, Premium Times reported.

Nigeria has emerged as the global leader in weekly artificial intelligence usage, with citizens reportedly using AI tools more frequently than people in any other country. According to Legit.ng, the finding reflects the rapidly growing adoption of AI across everyday activities in Nigeria, from work and education to personal tasks. The report highlights how the technology has become increasingly integrated into daily life among Nigerians, positioning the country at the forefront of worldwide AI engagement.

Mrs. Sola Ibidapo-Obe, a lawyer and widow of the late Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, who was the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), emphasized that the future of university education in Nigeria lies in technical learning. This statement reflects her views on the evolving educational landscape in the country.

Nigerian automotive designer and former Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu, has urged students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to become fearless innovators capable of driving Nigeria's industrial revolution. According to Daily Trust, Aliyu made the call while speaking as a guest speaker at the launch of the university's 'Create Before You' initiative, encouraging young people to embrace creativity and innovation as tools for national industrial development.