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Last Updated: March 26, 2026

AI in Nigeria

AfricaRank #48 of 50
28.5
AI Readiness Score
46% below global avg

Key AI Metrics

$0.1B

Private AI Investment (2024)

97% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI
12%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

67% below global avg

Source: McKinsey / OECD
50

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

800 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO
3

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory
800

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI
5

Notable AI Companies

Flutterwave, Interswitch, Andela, Data Science Nigeria, Zindi

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Nigeria: Key Facts

  • Largest tech ecosystem in Africa
  • National AI strategy in development
  • Youth-driven AI community
  • Fintech leading AI adoption

Other Countries in Africa

South Africa

35.2

$0.15B investment · 18% adoption

Egypt

32.4

$0.12B investment · 15% adoption

Kenya

30.1

$0.08B investment · 14% adoption

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