Sen. Salisu highlights digital economy bill, Nigeria’s technology growth at T&A legal AI summit
Sen. Salisu highlighted Nigeria's AI progress, digital economy bill, and urged responsible innovation at the T&A Legal AI Summit 2026.Summary
Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, told the T&A Legal AI Summit 2026 in Lagos that Nigeria has made significant strides in AI policy, digital governance and cybersecurity, citing his own four‑decade tech career, projects like the Central Admissions Processing System and Lagos State GIS, and the establishment of the National Data Protection Commission; he noted that the National Digital Economy and e‑Governance Bill has cleared the Senate and awaits presidential assent, while co‑founder Seyi Adisa projected AI could add about $15 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by 2030 if the economy diversifies beyond oil, and stressed the need for a regulatory framework that protects citizens, promotes trust and positions Africa’s leader in responsible AI governance.
(Source：Pm News Nigeria)
