FG Calls on Nigerian Universities to Embrace AI and Improve Regulatory Compliance

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad has urged universities to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and strengthen governance to improve academic standards.

Ahmad made the call on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the opening of a two day retreat organised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja. She stressed that AI adoption must protect academic integrity, data privacy and ethical standards. She also urged university administrators to ensure transparency in admissions, examinations, recruitment and financial management, adding that stronger collaboration between the NUC and universities was essential to improving higher education.

Prof Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu outlined the commission’s efforts to strengthen accreditation monitoring, automate regulatory processes and develop a national AI policy framework for universities.

The retreat, holding from October 13 to 14, focuses on regulatory compliance, governance, leadership and partnerships in Nigeria’s university system.

Source: Punch Nigeria