NAVIGATING THE INTERSECTION OF LAW AND TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Nigeria stands at a critical juncture where digital transformation collides with traditional legal frameworks. With over 150 million internet users and a burgeoning fintech ecosystem, the intersection of law and technology no longer represents a futuristic concern; it is today's operational reality. Yet Nigeria’s legal infrastructure, rooted in common law traditions and analogue processes, struggles to keep pace with blockchain innovations, artificial intelligence deployments, and cybersecurity threats that evolve faster than legislation can address them. This article examines how Nigerian law grapples with technological disruption across four critical domains: cybersecurity regulation, data protection compliance, electronic evidence admissibility, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain. The analysis reveals both progressive legislative responses and persistent gaps that practitioners must navigate strategically.