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FG urges varsities to adopt AI, strengthen regulatory compliance

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian universities to embrace artificial intelligence and digital technologies while strengthening regulatory complianc Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-urges-varsities-to-adopt-ai-strengthen-regulatory-compliance/

FG urges varsities to adopt AI, strengthen regulatory compliance

The Federal Government has called on Nigerian universities to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies while reinforcing regulatory compliance to enhance the quality of higher education. This recommendation, made by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, was disclosed during the opening of the 2026 retreat of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities in Abuja.

Ahmad emphasized the necessity for universities to adapt to the global transformation driven by AI, digital learning, data analytics, and evolving research and funding models. She cautioned, however, that AI implementation must be accompanied by safeguards for academic integrity, ethics, data protection, and responsible use, urging institutions to establish policies to guide its application.

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