NativeAI, a platform designed specifically for Nigerian newsrooms and media professionals, has been launched by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR). The platform offers automated transcription and translation tools that recognise and respect local accents and languages.
The new AI-powered model launched on September 11 is designed to transcribe audiovisual into text and translate it into three major Nigerian languages – Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
The Core Features available on the platform include:
Real-Time Transcription
Translation to Local Languages
Accent-Specific AI Models
URL & File-Based Media Input
Live Event Captioning
Real-Time English Speech Transcription
Convert spoken English into clean, accurate text as the speaker talks — ideal for interviews, reports, or meetings.
NativeAI uses powerful Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology trained on Nigerian speech patterns to deliver real-time, newsroom-ready transcripts.
ICIR is an independent, nonprofit news agency committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and civic engagement through robust and objective investigative journalism.
