A fresh international study now places Nigeria at the centre of the global Artificial Intelligence conversation. Findings from a new Google and Ipsos report show that Nigerians have moved beyond experimenting with AI and are actively weaving it into everyday life, from classrooms to offices and new business ventures.

Nigeria Pulls Ahead of the Global Pack

According to the study titled Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People, AI adoption in Nigeria has surged sharply. Nearly nine in ten Nigerian adults have used an AI chatbot, a dramatic rise from last year and far above the global average. This rapid uptake signals a population that is not waiting on the future but actively building it.

Learning Takes the Lead

More importantly, Nigerians are using AI as a learning companion. An overwhelming majority say they rely on AI tools to understand difficult topics and expand their knowledge. As a result, AI is fast becoming a trusted guide for self development, research and skills acquisition across the country.

Work and Business Feel the Impact

At the same time, AI has become deeply embedded in the workplace. Many Nigerians now depend on AI to support daily tasks, improve productivity and solve problems faster.

Meanwhile, entrepreneurship has emerged as another strong driver, as a large number of users turn to AI to test business ideas, plan career moves and explore new income paths.

Education Gains New Momentum

Confidence in AI’s role in education remains particularly strong. Most respondents believe the technology is already improving access to information and transforming how people learn. Even more striking, Nigerians expect students and educators to benefit significantly as AI tools become more widely available.

Optimism Shapes the Future

Beyond usage, optimism defines Nigeria’s relationship with AI. A clear majority of Nigerians say they feel more excited than worried about what AI can deliver. Among frequent users, enthusiasm grows even stronger, reinforcing the sense that familiarity is driving confidence rather than fear.

Google Reflects on Nigeria’s Momentum

Reacting to the findings, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager for West Africa, Taiwo Kola Ogunlade, described the results as a reflection of Nigerian creativity and purpose. He noted that the story is not just about high adoption, but about how people are using AI to unlock learning, opportunity and economic growth.

A Nation Actively Shaping Its Tech Future

Taken together, the report paints a clear picture. Nigeria is not simply catching up with global technology trends. Instead, it is setting its own pace, showing how AI can become a practical tool for progress, empowerment and possibility in the hands of everyday people.