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AI governance frameworks in Nigeria

Nigeria regulates automated decisions through the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, with conditions for deploying AI on personal data set by the Data Protection Commission's GAID 2025.

Law

LawNDPA section 37Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and automated decision-makingSection 37 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 gives people a right not to be subject to solely automated decisions. Exceptions, safeguards and AI.In force since 12 June 2023

Regulator guidance

Regulator guidanceGAID 2025NDPA General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 and AIThe NDPC's GAID 2025 sets conditions for deploying AI on personal data in Nigeria, with mandatory DPIAs for profiling and automated decisions. What it asks.Issued 20 March 2025. In effect since 19 September 2025.
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Which AI governance frameworks are listed for Nigeria?

This page lists 2 instruments for Nigeria: NDPA section 37 and GAID 2025. Which ones apply to you depends on where you operate, your sector and how you use AI. Each framework page explains what it asks of you.

Does Aicura support the frameworks listed for Nigeria?

The frameworks listed for Nigeria are not built into Aicura. They are explained here to support your governance work, and every plan starts with the AI register, the record any framework needs first.

Start with the AI you run.

Every framework begins with knowing which AI systems and agents you have. The AI register is free to start.

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