🇳🇬 English, 17 October 2026, AI Governance
NCC Establishes Working Group to Address AI Vulnerabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission sets up a working group to tackle AI vulnerabilities, digital fraud, and online abuse.
The formation of the multi-stakeholder body comes at a crucial juncture as rapid advancements in technology, particularly generative AI, expose digital consumers to heightened cyber risks.
The working group will proactively identify operational loopholes, streamline cross-border policy requirements, and formulate agile governance standards capable of adapting to swift technological change.
The group will prioritize AI Governance and Accountability, addressing the risks associated with AI deployment, automated decision-making systems, and algorithmic bias.