2026· International Journal of Public Administration· 0 citations
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The study concludes that Nigeria can maximize the benefits of AI by strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, investing in digital infrastructure and human capital, promoting ethical AI practices, and fostering collaboration among government, academia, and the private sector to achieve sustainable national development.
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming governance and public policy by improving decision-making, public service delivery, and administrative efficiency. This study examined artificial intelligence governance and public policy in Nigeria, focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and policy imperatives associated with AI adoption. The institutional theory was used to shoulder this study. The study adopted a qualitative research design based on secondary data obtained from scholarly journals, books, government documents, and reports from international organizations. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that AI has the potential to enhance transparency, accountability, revenue generation, healthcare, education, security, and evidence-based policymaking in Nigeria. However, weak regulatory frameworks, inadequate digital infrastructure, a shortage of skilled personnel, cybersecurity threats, and data privacy concerns continue to hinder its effective implementation. The study concludes that Nigeria can maximize the benefits of AI by strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, investing in digital infrastructure and human capital, promoting ethical AI practices, and fostering collaboration among government, academia, and the private sector to achieve sustainable national development
The global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital assets is reshaping governance systems and creating new avenues for improving public administration and fostering good governance. This study examines how AI and digital assets can strengthen public administration and enhance governance outcomes in Nigeria. Using a qualitative research approach, the study synthesizes scholarly articles, government publications, policy documents, and reports from international organizations. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study investigates the ways in which AI technologies and digital assets improve administrative efficiency, transparency, accountability, citizen engagement, and evidence-based policymaking. Findings indicate that AI tools — such as machine learning, predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and digital decision-support systems — hold considerable promise for enhancing public service delivery and policy execution. Similarly, digital assets, including electronic records, digital identity systems, blockchain technologies, cloud computing, and e-government platforms, play a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability, and institutional effectiveness. However, significant implementation challenges remain in Nigeria, including insufficient digital infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, a shortage of technical expertise, resistance to change within organizations, and weak regulatory frameworks. The study concludes that the effective integration of AI and digital assets can substantially strengthen public administration and good governance in Nigeria, and recommends increased investment in digital infrastructure, capacity building, cybersecurity, regulatory reform, and institutional modernization.
Charity Ngozika Nwabueze, Ogala David Polycarp· International Journal of Soc...· 0 citations
AI possesses substantial potential to transform public financial management by promoting fiscal discipline, strengthening accountability, and enhancing the effectiveness of budgeting systems, and is recommended for increased investment in digital infrastructure, human capacity development, data governance frameworks, cybersecurity measures, and ethical AI policies.
Ukpong Johnson, O. Duke, Bayo Lekara et al.· Science Journal of Business...· 0 citations
The new wave of technology is the newbie “Artificial Intelligence” that is felt in every sphere of human life. It is evident that Artificial Intelligence and e-governance are increasingly recognized as essential pivotal tools for enhancing public administration in countries like Nigeria. This paper relies on secondary data, while examining the integration of AI and Nigeria's public administration framework alongside e-governance, focusing on how the efficacy of government and service delivery can significantly increase. AI has created a viable platform through which Nigeria stands to gain efficiency, transparency, time management, etc. All these can be achieved as a result of automated routine processes, real-time data analysis for decision making, personalized services offered to citizens, and enhanced government responsiveness. However, the adoption of AI in Nigeria is saddled with lots of challenges which include skill gaps, unreliable internet and electricity supply, shortage of professionals capable of managing AI applications and technologies, etc. This paper highlights current AI applications in Nigeria's e-governance such as biometric verification in elections and AI-powered chat box in tax administration alongside divulging infrastructural deficit such as unreliable internet and electricity supply. It also spells out recommendations that will significantly overcome the existing challenges and cut down its vulnerabilities to the barest minimum in order to harness the full potential of AI in Nigeria
O. Ogenna, U. Igbozuruike· International Journal of Pub...· 0 citations
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the public sector has led to improved public services, enhanced administrative performance, and strengthened automated decision-making. However, the increasing reliance on AI systems has raised concerns regarding accountability, ethical compliance, privacy protection, transparency, human oversight, and risk management. This study, employing both conceptual and qualitative research methodologies, examines the governance factors and requirements for responsible AI implementation in the public sector. The research methodology includes a comparative analysis of international AI governance frameworks and regulations. The study identifies key dimensions influencing responsible AI implementation, such as accountability, human oversight, ethical governance, legal compliance, risk management, and transparency. The findings demonstrate that the adoption of responsible AI cannot be achieved through technological means alone but also requires a commitment to comprehensive governance mechanisms. Furthermore, the sequential interaction and interdependence of governance factors reduce operational and societal risks, increase transparency and explainability, and foster public trust in the systems. This study contributes to enriching the culture and knowledge of AI governance, and the proposed framework helps government sector leaders develop responsible AI governance in accordance with international standards and regulations.
Ghazwan Hani Hussein, Faiza Mohamed, A. Abuzreda· Journal of Technology and Sy...· 0 citations
The increasing complexity of security threats demands innovative national security management approaches globally. In Nigeria, issues like terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, and attacks on critical infrastructure weaken stability and development. This study investigates the role of AI-driven governance in addressing these contemporary threats and enhancing policy responses in Nigeria. Grounded in Digital Governance Theory and Securitization Theory, the research utilized a qualitative design, conducting a qualitative literature review with secondary data sourced from peer-reviewed journals and institutional reports. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence can significantly improve intelligence gathering, predictive analytics, cybersecurity management, and evidence-based policymaking. A comparative analysis of best practices from countries like Singapore, Estonia, India, and Israel highlights that successful AI adoption requires robust digital infrastructure, effective regulatory frameworks, sustained investments, and institutional collaboration. However, the study identifies critical constraints in Nigeria, such as inadequate digital infrastructure, limited technical expertise, weak policy frameworks, institutional fragmentation, insufficient funding, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The study concludes that AI-driven governance can enhance Nigeria’s national security framework and responsiveness to emerging threats. Recommendations include developing a comprehensive National AI Security Strategy, increasing investments in digital infrastructure and human capital, and strengthening legal, regulatory, and international cooperation to support effective AI technologies in national security management.
Daniel Chimaobim Achinike, Ifeanyi Ositadinma Onuigbo, Juliana Onyedika Iwuno et al.· IPS Journal of Management an...· 0 citations
The growing difficulties of security challenges and governance demands in a contemporary societies like Lagos has so much created the need or choice for innovative technological remedies or immediate solutions that can strengthen institutional effectiveness and public accounting. In Nigeria, specifically in Lagos State, rapid urbanisation, population growth, and increasing security threats have exposed many limitations in conventional security management and governance monitoring systems. Furthermore, emerging intelligent digital technologies are increasingly being explored as tools for improving surveillance coordination and transparency, particularly in public administration. This study therefore investigates the extent to which artificial resources can enhance or aid security architecture and improve democratic accountability in Lagos State. The study adopts a descriptive survey research design while data will be collected from security personnel, public administrators, and selected residents with the use of well-structured questionnaire. The research examines key variables such as the level of adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven security institutions, and citizen's trust in governance processes. Descriptive and inferential statistical method will equally be used to analyse the data collected. Findings are expected to strengthening public confidence and accountability mechanisms. Also, to reveal significant improvements of AI- enabled systems on early threat detection, operational coordination, and transparency in security reporting. However, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, data privacy risk, and limited technical capacity may constrain the effective implementation. The study concludes that integrating AI into security governance can improve democratic accountability, responsiveness, transparency, and citizen-centred service delivery when supported by clear regulations, effective stakeholders’ collaboration, and sustained investment in digital capacity building. It recommends the development of comprehensive policy guidelines, training, and strengthened legal frameworks to ensure responsible and accountable use of AI technologies in Nigeria's security sector.
Adekoyejo Ojo Adeniyi, A. Samson, Waliu Akibu Oluwaleke· Aminu Kano Academic Scholars...· 0 citations
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