Stakeholders in Nigeria’s growing tech world met in Abuja to discuss how blockchain, artificial intelligence and digital assets will shape the country’s future.
During a press conference in Abuja organized by DAMA Academy and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) tech advocates and digital asset supporters called for more collaboration between institutions and a clear national plan.
They said digital assets are changing finance, healthcare and governance. The speakers also talked about the impact of the changing digital asset world and used Body Scan AI as an example to show how technology is coming together.
Nwankwo Ozioma, CEO of DAMA Academy Abuja said in his keynote speech that discussions about blockchain and AI need to move from talking to actual action. He noted that the global economy is moving towards a decentralized and intelligent system, driven by technologies that enable transactions, programmable value and predictive analytics.
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He gave examples, such as decentralized finance after Bitcoins rise companies like IBM using blockchain and OpenAI leading AI advancements.
Nwankwo said blockchain allows for transparency without middlemen reducing corruption and inefficiency, he also said digital assets promote inclusion across borders, Artificial intelligence improves automation and decision-making in sectors, like finance and healthcare.
The CEO of DAMA Academy warned that the country risks remaining a consumer of imported innovation if it fails to invest in domestic capacity and regulatory frameworks that support responsible experimentation.
On that note, Mr Nwankwo uses Body Scan AI as a practical example, he explained that the project integrates AI-powered health diagnostics with blockchain-backed data security and tokenised incentives through the SCANAI token. As a matter of fact, such convergence could enable secure medical record management, transparent payment systems and community-level financial participation within a decentralised health ecosystem, he said.
Lastly, he warned against blind speculation, and insisted that innovation must be matched with ethical safeguards. The CEO of DAMA Academy advocated clear regulation, consumer education, transparent token structures and strong anti-fraud mechanisms to prevent abuse within the digital asset space.
