National Artificial Intelligence Research Institute Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institute Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institute. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 4 November 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
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Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (6)
Public engagement
4 published submissions
2 support · 1 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Chukwuma B.Kebbisupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Tijani J.Bauchineutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Danladi K.Jigawaoppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Isa O.Deltasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.