The Imperatives for Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria: Legal and Ethical Issues

Abstract

This article appraises the imperative for regulating artificial intelligence in Nigeria x-raying the legal and ethical issues involved in the application of artificial intelligence. The potentials, prospects and problems inherent in the application of artificial intelligence have constrained many nations to design regulatory framework for its development, deployment and dealings. The sources of this paper are both primary and secondary. The article will make findings on the imperative for regulating artificial intelligence in Nigeria while discussing the legal and ethical issues involved in the application of artificial intelligence. The article will conclude that although there are some policy directives on the application of artificial intelligence in Nigeria, there is no specific comprehensive statute or law governing the application of artificial intelligence in Nigeria. The article will further conclude that it is imperative for Nigeria to have a specific comprehensive legal regulation for artificial intelligence. The article will further call on the Nigerian government through its legislative arm to specifically and comprehensively legislate on the use of artificial intelligence in Nigeria.