Technology has permeated all aspect of human endeavors. One of the most powerful and recent advancements in technology is the Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is reshaping all spheres of lives: education, arts, music, language, engineering, medicine and so on. This paper examines the role of AI in education in Nigeria, while noting the prospects and challenges for a smooth integration of the technology in the Nigerian educational space. The paper averred that persuasive use of AI is capable of transforming teaching, learning and evaluation techniques in the educational sector in such a dimension that the untold benefits could ultimately lead to Nigeria's national development.
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.