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ARTICLE · 28 JULY 2025

Artificial Intelligence In Nigeria: Key Regulatory Considerations

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A recent report by Google titled "Our Life With AI: From Innovation to Application" suggests that generative AI adoption in emerging markets is significantly higher than global averages.

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Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle
Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle
Adekunle Adewale
Adekunle Adewale

A recent report by Google titled "Our Life With AI: From Innovation to Application" suggests that generative AI adoption in emerging markets is significantly higher than global averages. Within that context, we examine some regulatory touch points within the emerging legal framework for artificial intelligence services in Nigeria.

  1. No Dedicated Artificial Intelligence Law Yet

At present, Nigeria has no dedicated law or statute that regulates artificial intelligence ("AI") or large language models specifically. There is no AI Act or AI licensing regime for model training, deployment, or explainability. However, in 2025, the National Information Technology Development Agency ("NITDA") released the National Artificial Intelligence Policy ("NAIP"), setting out a high-level framework for the responsible development and use of AI in Nigeria. In addition, there is currently a bill before the National Assembly proposing the establishment of a sector-specific

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