WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for regulations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) development in Nigeria. This was disclosed in commemoration of the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, according to a statement by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director of Corporate Affairs and External Linkages at the NHRC. In the statement, the NHRC advocated for the establishment of ethical and legal frameworks to address the myriad challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). “AI tools have greatly impacted the enjoyment of the Right to Freedom of Expression and the Media by eliminating barriers to timely and effective communication. “At the same time, AI tools have contributed to breaches of the Right to Freedom of Expression and the Media when used unprofessionally and without adherence to ethical standards,” he stated. The NHRC’s call comes weeks after the Commission announced plans in March 2025 to engage tech companies in its efforts to prevent harmful applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria. The announcement followed the African Union (AU) Executive Council’s approval of the “Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy,” which advocates for the adoption of AI in both public and private sectors among member states, including Nigeria. The AU published this strategy document on its website on Friday, August 9, 2024.
NHRC seeks AI development regulations for Nigeria
