Governance and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Nigeria
This study examines the perception of legal professionals on the governance of AI in developing countries, using Nigeria as a case study. The study focused on ethical risks, regulatory gaps, and institutional readiness. The study adopted a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through 27 semi-structured interviews with legal practitioners in Nigeria. A focus group discussion was also held with seven additional legal practitioners across sectors such as finance, insurance, and corporate law. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key patterns in participant responses. Findings showed that there were concerns about data privacy risks and the lack of enforceable legal framew...
| Authors | Uloma Okoro, Tammy Mackenzie, Branislav Radeljic |
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| Primary category | cs.CY |
| Published | 7 April 2026 |
| Last updated at source | 8 April 2026 |
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