Nigeria: Technology

Day after day, an increasing number of businesses are incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and systems into their operations to process customers’ personal data, analyse information, and automate decision-making processes. The reason for this growing adoption is not difficult to appreciate, as AI tools/AI systems are capable of processing, analysing, and extracting insights from vast and complex datasets with precision, consistency, and objectivity in seconds, far beyond human capabilities if replicated within the same timeframe.

Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in artificial intelligence governance, facing the challenge of creating a regulatory framework that protects citizens while enabling innovation and economic growth. Drawing from the AI Summit 2026 convened by legal and government stakeholders, this report examines how Africa's largest economy can position itself to capture value from AI without stifling the entrepreneurship and adoption needed for national development.

Nigeria's Supreme Court has introduced mandatory electronic filing requirements through new Practice Directions that fundamentally transform appellate procedure. The reforms mandate OCR-enabled document uploads, impose strict timelines with financial penalties for non-compliance, and introduce substantial transmission fees that raise questions about access to justice.

Across the world, Contactless Payments ("CPs") have gained significant traction and widespread adoption in recent years. These payments enable financial transactions which allow a customer to...

The Nigerian technology ecosystem has grown astronomically over years, with startups and technology companies springing up across the country. In recent times, however, factors such as the current economic...

President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Start-up Bill into law on the 19th of October 2022.