Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Social Well-Being in Nigeria
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AI, Education, Healthcare, Poverty, SDGsAbstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a strong tool for tackling worldwide issues, including the United Nations SDGs. This paper investigates how AI innovations can be used to further the SDGs and improve societal welfare in Nigeria. Primary data gathered through questionnaires, surveys, and discussions with stakeholders from government bodies, private enterprises, and schools were used. The study focuses on three SDG targets: reducing poverty, delivering quality education, and ensuring affordable healthcare. Using chi-square analysis, the research found a notable positive link between AI tools and higher earnings in cities, but no meaningful effect in rural zones. It also observed improved educational access in both urban and remote locations. Moreover, AI-driven mobile health apps significantly boosted healthcare access in cities, though not in rural areas. While these results offer a guide for using AI to promote fairness and economic progress in Nigeria, the paper also looks at obstacles such as poor infrastructure, lack of skills, and ethical issues. It recommends that the Nigerian government extend electricity and internet connections to underserved regions, offer subsidies for AI tools, provide digital training, and foster public-private partnerships to roll out AI solutions in education, health, and poverty reduction.
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