ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LEGAL LIABILITY IN NIGERIA: SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL DIMENSIONS

Abstract

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of society and the economy, questions surrounding the legal liability, ethical boundaries, and the adequacy of Nigeria’s legal framework have grown more urgent concerns. This paper examines the substantive and procedural legal dimensions of AI in Nigeria. It analyzes the legal vacuum in assigning liability for AI actions, the application of existing tort, contract, and intellectual property laws, and the admissibility of AI-generated evidence in Nigerian courts. It concludes with recommendations for legal reforms aligned with global best practices.