Digital Innovation and Technological Advancement: Any Role for Copyright in the Wake of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria?
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2025
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African Journal of Law, Ethics and Education
Abstract
The burgeoning integration of artificial intelligence (AI)
in creative industries has precipitated a paradigmatic
shift in the way intellectual property is generated,
disseminated, and protected. This article undertakes a
critical examination of the intersectionality of digital
innovation, technological advancement, and copyright
law in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the implications
of AI on the existing copyright framework. Through a
doctrinal analysis of relevant statutes, case law, and
scholarly literature, this paper interrogates the capacity
of Nigerian copyright law to accommodate the nuances
of AI-generated creative works, and identifies the
resultant challenges and opportunities. This article
argues that the current copyright regime in Nigeria is
inadequate to address the complexities of AI-driven
creativity, and proposes a multifaceted reform
framework that integrates elements of human authorship,
machine learning, and data protection. By situating the
discussion within the context of Nigeria’s digital
economy, this article contributes to the ongoing
discourse on the future of copyright in the AI era, and
offers a nuanced perspective on the role of copyright law in promoting innovation, creativity, and economic
growth in the country.