Nigeria ranks 72nd out of 188 countries in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, highlighting its status as a top performer in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Evaluated by Oxford Insights, Nigeria’s performance reflects significant progress in key areas such as Policy Capacity (35th globally) and Development and Diffusion (49th), driven by recent policy actions and investments in its AI sector.
The report acknowledges Nigeria’s effective transition from strategy to implementation, exemplified by the launch of the Nigeria AI Scaling Hub, enhancing its operational readiness for AI in public service delivery.