The United Kingdom and Nigeria are deepening their cooperation in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and digital transformation. According to reports in THISDAYLIVE, the British High Commission in Nigeria has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda following a successful suite of events and engagements during a recent visit. The reports did not disclose the specific details of the collaboration, but they mentioned that the UK is eager to support Nigeria’s digital economy.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the UK and Nigeria are also strengthening their digital trade standards, according to Head Topics. This collaboration is expected to help both countries establish a robust framework for AI governance and digital trade standards. However, details about the nature and scope of this collaboration are yet to be disclosed.
This development comes at a time when the Nigerian government is making concerted efforts to improve the country’s digital infrastructure and digital economy. In recent months, the government has launched several initiatives aimed at promoting digital transformation and boosting the country’s digital economy.








