Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked country in the latest Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI), climbing 42 places to 38th globally from 80th in the inaugural 2024 ranking.
The country ranked first in Africa with an overall score of 45.93, ahead of Egypt, which came second on the continent.
The Global Index on Responsible AI, published by the Global Center on AI Governance, measures how well countries are preparing to develop and use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly.
It assesses areas such as AI ethics, digital skills, public services, safety, and inclusion.
Nigeria’s improved ranking reflects recent efforts by the federal government to strengthen AI policy, expand digital infrastructure, and invest in technology skills.
