TVC News has become the first Nigerian broadcaster to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) news anchors that deliver news bulletins in five major local languages. The AI anchors, launched in May 2025, present news in English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin, aiming to expand the station’s reach across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
The AI anchors are designed to complement human journalists, helping the station deliver news more quickly and to a wider, linguistically diverse audience.
Victoria Ajayi, CEO of TVC Communications, said the AI anchors mark a significant milestone for Nigerian broadcasting. “Our AI news anchors will enable us to take our news coverage to the next level as we showcase our commitment to leveraging technology to drive growth using innovation,” she said.
To address concerns about misinformation and deepfakes, TVC News has implemented strict editorial controls. All AI-generated content will be reviewed by human editors and will comply with the Nigerian Broadcasting Code. The company also uses digital watermarking to ensure content integrity.
This move highlights a growing trend among African newsrooms to use AI and automation to scale content delivery and better serve audiences in their native languages, meeting the demand for timely and reliable information.
