AI seen driving $15bn GDP surge in Nigeria by 2030 - Businessday NG

…as T&A Legal holds AI Summit 2026 in Lagos

It has been projected that, Artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute as much as $15 billion to Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, as experts say the technology is set to become a key driver of economic growth, productivity, and innovation across critical sectors.

Experts at the T&A Legal AI Summit 2026, themed ‘The AI Conversation, Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria: Balancing Regulation and Innovation’ emphasised that unlocking this potential will depend on sustained investments in digital infrastructure, skills development, supportive regulation, and wider AI adoption by businesses and government.

Seyi Adisa, co-founder and partner at T&A Legal, speaking during the summit, highlighted the economic opportunities AI presents for Nigeria, as he projected that artificial intelligence could contribute approximately $15 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by 2030.

“The projection remains achievable if Nigeria continues to build on its strengths in creative industries, digital services and technology-enabled sectors.