Governance and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Nigeria

arXiv:2604.06018v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: This study examines the perception of legal professionals on the governance of AI in developing countries, using Nigeria as a case study. The study focused on ethical risks, regulatory gaps, and institutional readiness. The study adopted a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through 27 semi-structured interviews with legal practitioners in Nigeria. A focus group discussion was also held with seven additional legal practitioners acr