Artificial intelligence (AI) national strategies provide countries with a framework for the development and implementation of AI technologies. The approach of AI national strategies differentiates between developed and developing countries in several aspects including scientific research, education, talent development and ethics. The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both significant opportunities and challenges for developing countries like Nigeria. A well structured policy framework is crucial to maximize the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks. This paper proposes a comprehensive AI policy framework emphasizing the need for robust infrastructure, education and training programmes, capacity building, ethical governance to ensure fairness in transparent in AI applications.
Received: January 2026 Accepted: March 2026 Published: May 2026
Journal: The Nigerian Educator Journal of Education ISSN: 699-3-7
Copyright: © 2026 The Authors. Published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence.