Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Protection, And Digital Rights in Nigeria's Regulatory Framework and Global Standard

Abstract

Nigeria's growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked worries about digital rights and data protection. With parallels to the tech bubble of the late 1990s and early 2000s, artificial intelligence's (AI) explosive growth has emerged as a major influence on contemporary culture. This paper examines how AI, data protection, and digital rights interact in Nigeria and emphasises the need for legislative frameworks to handle these problems. In particular, it assesses how well Nigeria's Data Protection Act 2023 addresses the particular difficulties AI presents. Important regulatory gaps, the difference between AI and robotics, and the significance of giving AI systems legal personhood are all further highlighted in this study. Policymakers are advised to fortify regulatory frameworks so Nigeria can fully utilise the fast advancement of artificial intelligence technologies.