TVC News has made history by launching Nigeria’s first AI-powered multilingual news anchors. These virtual presenters deliver news bulletins in five widely spoken Nigerian languages: English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin.
This innovation is part of a larger effort by TVC Communications to modernize its newsroom. The goal is to use emerging technology to improve how news is shared across the country. With the help of AI, TVC News hopes to reach a broader audience, including those in remote or underserved regions.
In a statement, the company said, “This pioneering innovation represents a significant milestone in the broadcasting history of Nigeria.” It explained that the AI anchors are not replacing human journalists. Instead, they will support them to expand coverage and improve the speed of news delivery.
“Our AI anchors will complement and assist our human capital assets to deliver and enhance the company’s strategic goals,” the company added. These goals include wider coverage, better use of technology, and communication in languages that reflect Nigeria’s diversity.
The move shows that Nigerian media is embracing automation and digital tools. By combining the reach of AI with editorial supervision, TVC aims to meet growing demand for fast and reliable news.
The station also addressed possible concerns. It acknowledged that people may be skeptical due to the rise of deepfakes and misinformation. To protect the accuracy of its content, the company has introduced strict editorial controls. It also uses digital watermarking to ensure that its broadcasts follow regulations.
“All AI-generated content will be vetted by human editors,” TVC said. The AI anchors will also follow the rules set by the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.
Victoria Ajayi, CEO of TVC Communications, said, “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.”
This rollout signals a new era in Nigerian broadcasting and may encourage other African newsrooms to follow the same path.
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