# Nigeria AI governance and cybersecurity development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-ai-governance-and-cybersecurity-development > Updated: 2026-10-27T18:55:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Nigeria is experiencing rapid artificial intelligence adoption across its telecommunications and public sectors, which has outpaced existing regulatory frameworks. A survey by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) found that while 73 percent of surveyed licensees are using or piloting AI, 27 percent of those organizations lack formal governance arrangements. This gap raises concerns regarding accountability, transparency, and consumer protection. In response to these technological shifts, the Nigerian government is reviewing its cybercrime legislation. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi announced a draft executive bill intended to address threats such as online fraud, digital surveillance, and attacks on critical infrastructure. These legislative updates aim to align with international standards, including the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. Security officials have also noted that threats have shifted into the information space, highlighting the risks posed by deepfakes, disinformation, and manipulated narratives. There is a growing call for increased inter-agency collaboration and the implementation of ethical standards to manage these emerging digital risks. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Nigeria plans cybercrime law review to address AI and disinformation threats Nigeria is drafting new cybercrime legislation to combat AI-driven threats and disinformation while seeking better inter-agency coordination to protect national security and public trust. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-plans-cybercrime-law-review-to-address-ai-and-disinformation-threats ### 2026-10-13: Nigeria faces AI governance gaps in telecom and public sectors A Nigerian Communications Commission survey shows AI adoption in the telecom sector is outpacing governance, with 27 percent of licensees lacking formal AI oversight frameworks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-faces-ai-governance-gaps-in-telecom-and-public-sectors --- Cite as: Nigeria AI governance and cybersecurity development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-ai-governance-and-cybersecurity-development