Duty LXD-0767
Deploys a chatbot, in Nigeria
Each law's tag says when it binds: in force in force proposed proposed
Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024, Reporting of Cyber Threats to the National CERTin force3 lines
Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, section 21, Reporting of Cyber Threats, as amended by the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024 · Read the law's page
- This binds any person or institution, whether public or private, that operates a computer system or a network in Nigeria; there is no sector or size gate.
- Immediately inform the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordination Center, through your sectoral CERT or sectoral Security Operations Centre, of any attack, intrusion, or other disruption liable to hinder the functioning of another computer system or network.
- Report the incident to the National CERT within 72 hours of its detection. Failing to do so is itself an offence, punishable by denial of internet services and a mandatory fine of N2,000,000 payable into the National Cyber Security Fund.
National Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Sciences (Establishment) Bill (HB 601)proposed0 lines
HB 601, 10th National Assembly, House of Representatives, introduced October 2023
Control of Usage of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Nigeria Bill (HB 942)proposed2 lines
HB 942, 10th National Assembly, House of Representatives, introduced
- This measure is in committee and binds nobody yet; what follows is what it would require if it is enacted in this form.
- Disclose when AI is used to make a consequential decision.
A Bill for an Act to Regulate the Development, Deployment, and Use of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria and for Related Mattersproposed0 lines
National Assembly of Nigeria, Bill for an Act to Regulate the Development, Deployment, and Use of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria and for Related Matters, filed with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)