Recent advancements in communication technologies employ and use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to provide quality network services and efficiency to the end user. AI has evolved and progressed in virtually every aspect of human endeavour since its inception a few decades ago. Likewise, radio communication in the telecommunications sector has gained momentum in AI applications to solve problems encountered with network operations. This paper therefore aims at providing a precise overview of AI advancement in radio communication and the challenges of AI implementation in radio communication in Nigeria.