AI Legislative Guide |
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Nigeria |
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(Africa)
Firm
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Contributors
Jumoke Lambo |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | No. There is no principal legislation that regulates Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. There are laws such as the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the Nigeria Communication Act 2003 which have some provisions that would regulate AI-powered services, applications and devices. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | Not applicable. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | AI in Nigeria is regulated by the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. |
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No. There is no principal legislation that regulates Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. There are laws such as the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the Nigeria Communication Act 2003 which have some provisions that would regulate AI-powered services, applications and devices.
Not applicable.
AI in Nigeria is regulated by the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.