Azeez Liadi
Azeez is an AI Engineer, Data Scientist, founder, and Senior Tech Writer at Afritech Connect. A top 1% graduate of Lagos State University, he has worked with international startups and cross-functional teams to build scalable data and AI systems, while also contributing to open-source projects and smart-city real estate solutions. At Afritech Connect, Azeez breaks down and analyzes technology news to bring readers closer to the details that matter. Outside tech, he enjoys podcasts, football, and science-fiction novels.
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Articles by Azeez Liadi
Nigeria Turns a Recovered Corruption Asset Into NDPC Headquarters — Why It Matters for Data Protection and Digital Fraud
Nigeria has converted an EFCC-recovered property into the NDPC's permanent headquarters. Here's what a stronger data regulator could mean for privacy, scams and the country's digital economy.
Humanoid Robots Are Coming to Africa — But Can Africans Afford Them?
Chery's Kemi humanoid robot has sparked debate in Nigeria over its reported ₦63 million price. Robotics could transform African factories, healthcare and homes, but cost and jobs remain major hurdles.
How to Measure AI Productivity at Work: A Guide for Business Owners
Is AI actually making your employees more productive? Measure time saved, output, quality, review costs and business outcomes instead of AI usage alone.
How to Use AI to Improve Productivity at Work Without Creating More Work
Learn practical ways to use ChatGPT, Claude and AI agents for emails, research, meetings, presentations, competitor monitoring and repetitive work without wasting more time.
Beyond Unicorns: Should Africa Measure Technology by the Abundance It Creates?
The Trott Bailey Family argues that technology should be measured not only by valuations and revenue, but by the capability, time and knowledge it creates. Could that thinking matter for Africa?
EU Tells Advanced-AI Companies to Get Their Models Under Control — But Can Europe Actually Stop One?
The EU says advanced AI providers must get their models under control. Here's what the AI Act lets regulators demand from OpenAI and other AI companies.
Free Siemens Solar Training Opens for Nigerians — How to Apply
Siemens Energy, GIZ and partners are offering free Solar PV training in Nigeria. Here is why graduates and young professionals should consider the renewable-energy opportunity.
Are Students Getting Worse at School — Is Technology to Blame?
Test scores are falling as teenagers spend more time on phones, social media and AI. Could technology be weakening learning in Africa, and what should parents do?
AI Is Making Misinformation More Dangerous — Africa Needs to Prepare
AI can create convincing fake text, voices and videos at enormous scale. For Africa, the threat to elections, public trust and political accountability is becoming harder to ignore.
Africa's Green Energy Potential Could Power Its Next Economic Boom
Africa has enormous solar, wind and green hydrogen potential. Clean energy could close electricity gaps, power industries and provide the electricity needed for AI and data centres.
Dangote Refinery IPO at ₦525: What It Could Mean for Fuel Prices
Dangote Refinery’s IPO will offer shares at ₦525 as it raises capital for expansion. Here is what the listing could mean for Nigerians, investors and fuel prices.
Data Privacy Concerns Grow as AI Continues to Advance
As AI becomes more capable, concerns are growing over how Big Tech, apps, wearables and connected cars collect data to keep users engaged and build increasingly detailed profiles.