AI Regulatory & Compliance Advisory Lawyers

For international AI developers and service providers seeking to enter the Nigerian market, we conduct comprehensive regulatory assessments to determine the legal and operational requirements applicable to their products for the deployment of artificial intelligence in Nigeria. This includes analysing the applicability of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), designing appropriate compliance structures, advising on cross-border data transfer mechanisms and data localisation considerations, and providing sector-specific regulatory guidance for regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and the public sector.

For organisations deploying AI internally or integrating AI into their operations, we design practical governance frameworks that enable responsible and controlled use of artificial intelligence in Nigeria. Our work includes developing enterprise AI governance policies and acceptable use guidelines, establishing AI risk classification systems and internal approval processes, and creating the documentation, accountability, and oversight structures necessary to support compliant and auditable AI deployment.

Given that AI systems often depend heavily on personal and sensitive data, we also provide specialised NDPA and data protection advisory for AI use cases involving artificial intelligence in Nigeria. This includes detailed data flow mapping to understand how information is collected, processed, transferred, and stored within AI systems; conducting privacy and data protection impact assessments; and identifying compliance gaps together with practical remediation plans aligned with regulatory expectations.

Where organisations procure or rely on third-party AI solutions, we assist with vendor and third-party risk management relating to the use of artificial intelligence in Nigeria. Our services include legal review and negotiation of AI vendor agreements and terms of use, assessment of data usage, retention, and potential model training exposures, as well as analysis of cross-border processing risks and allocation of contractual liability.

We also advise clients at the product level on the legal risks associated with AI-enabled services and the deployment of artificial intelligence in Nigeria. This includes product counseling on the design and deployment of AI features, analysis of risks arising from automated decision-making, and guidance on consumer protection, discrimination, transparency, and intermediary liability issues.