Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Transformation and Development of Educational Sector in Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the impact of AI in transforming the educational sector in Nigeria. The many uses of AI technologies in educational measuring and evaluation are examined in this study. Three research questions that transcend to three hypotheses were formulated to act as a guide in realizing the objectives of the study. The research was anchored on technology/diffusion innovation theory. The data for the research were sourced mainly from documented works. The findings of the study revealed that the digital divide is affecting rural dwellers, individuals, groups, and regions with socio-economic or infrastructural limitations. The paper recommended among other things that there is urgent need for the government to close the widening gap of digital divide in the rural areas by installing technological enhancements to drive artificial intelligence in teaching and learning; the teachers should be intermittently trained to be acquainted with the current trend of artificial intelligence tools used to ameliorate the difficulties posed by the new innovation.