Nigeria Eyes Passage of Africa's First Comprehensive AI Law
By iMedia Editorial Team, Tech Policy
Nigeria is set to pass comprehensive AI legislation by March 2026. Here is what tech investors and AI companies need to prepare for.
The National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, which includes comprehensive AI regulation, is expected to pass by March 2026. This will make Nigeria one of the first African countries with a dedicated AI legal framework. Key Provisions Risk-Based Classification Similar to the EU AI Act, Nigeria's framework will classify AI systems by risk level: Unacceptable Risk Examples: Social scoring, manipulative AI Status: PROHIBITED High Risk Examples: Healthcare, finance, employment AI Requiremen...
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