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National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill (AI provisions)

ProposedBillNon-binding

Omnibus digital-economy bill that would set rules for electronic transactions and government digitisation and establish a framework for AI adoption that sorts AI systems into categories with different deployment requirements, with NITDA expected to lead policy. It would apply to public bodies and businesses deploying digital and AI systems in Nigeria.

Why it matters

Would make Nigeria one of the first African countries with binding AI deployment rules, but assent had not been confirmed.

What it requires

Risk classificationData governanceGovernment use of AI
SourceThisDay (news report): https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/07/09/national-digital-economy-and-e-governance-act-2026-ready-in-weeks/Secondary: https://naltf.gov.ng/digital-economy-bill-poised-for-presidential-assent/ Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Some details could not be confirmed from a primary source. Ministers said in Nov 2025 it would be signed within weeks; on 9 Jul 2026 the Senate committee chair said it was at third reading. No evidence of presidential assent found by 4 Oct 2026.

Cite this record

National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill (AI provisions). National Assembly of Nigeria / Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Status: Proposed. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/ng-national-digital-economy-egovernance-bill/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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