NATIONAL AI STRATEGY
Act · Economy
Policy date: 2026-03-04
A Strategy serves as Nigeria's blueprint for becoming a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). It mandates that AI adoption is regulated, ethical, and inclusive, targeting businesses, youth, and government institutions. The strategy aims to drive economic growth and build a skilled workforce capable of leading AI innovation in Africa.
What Is This Policy?
The National AI Strategy is Nigeria’s blueprint for becoming an AI powerhouse in Africa, ensuring that AI adoption is regulated, ethical, and inclusive, while driving innovation and economic growth.
Who Does It Target?
The National AI Strategy targets citizens (especially youth), businesses, government institutions, schools, research hubs, and international partners. Its goal is to equip Nigerians with AI skills, foster innovation, improve governance, and position Nigeria as a global AI leader.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
It aims to make Nigeria a global AI powerhouse, while driving the economic growth and innovation to build a skilled workforce.
Key Features
Vision & Guiding Principles: Establish Nigeria as a global leader in AI innovation. Strategic Objectives: It builds a skilled workforce with AI competencies (target: 70% of youth AI-skilled by 2030) and also driving economic growth through AI- powered startups and industries. Strategic Pillars: It supports startups, research institutions, and private sector AI initiatives.
Current Status
Under consideration or in the implementation phase, as it is described as Nigeria’s blueprint for AI adoption and innovation.
Legal Framework
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act; Nigerian Communications Act 2003; Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023; Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999