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Nigeria AI Regulation

In progress

Overview

Nigeria's National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, which includes comprehensive AI provisions, was progressing through the National Assembly as at March 2026, with passage expected by end of the month. The Bill proposes a risk-based framework, mandatory annual impact assessments for high-risk AI applications in finance and public administration, regulatory sandboxes, and fines of up to ₦10 million or 2% of annual revenue for non-compliance. NITDA is the designated lead authority.

Key Sources

NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency) — AI regulatory bodyView
Nigeria National AI StrategyView
AI Regulation Bill — National AssemblyView

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Last updated: 22/03/2026