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The article discusses the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing governance and accountability in Nigeria. It highlights how AI tools are being utilized by civil society organizations, media, and citizens to track government expenditures and expose corruption. Notable examples include the work of BudgIT, which uses data analytics to simplify budget management and reveal misallocations.
AI's impact extends to investigative journalism, where organizations like the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism employ AI algorithms to uncover financial discrepancies. The article also emphasizes the importance of AI in electoral monitoring, citizen engagement, and predicting corruption, while acknowledging challenges such as data accessibility and the need for ethical frameworks.
• AI enhances transparency in public finance management in Nigeria.
• AI tools are crucial for investigative journalism and electoral monitoring.
AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, enabling them to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Data analytics involves examining data sets to draw conclusions about the information they contain, which is essential for tracking government expenditures.
Predictive analytics uses statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data.
BudgIT is a civic organization that leverages technology to simplify the Nigerian budget and public spending, enhancing transparency.
The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism employs AI to analyze financial records and expose corruption in Nigeria.
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