A Review of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Northern States of Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has great potential to improve teaching, learning, and administrative effectiveness in higher education. Higher education institutions’ readiness to use AI technologies, however, varies greatly, especially in poorer nations. The preparedness of Northern Nigerian higher education institutions for AI is examined in this review study. The review identifies important components of AI readiness through a thorough examination of the body of literature. These components include technological infrastructure, teacher readiness, curriculum integration, student participation, and policy support. The results show that even while there have been some areas of improvement, there are still major issues with inadequate infrastructure, inadequate teacher training, inadequate curriculum integration, and uneven student involvement. Furthermore, institutional support networks and policy frameworks frequently fall short of maximizing the promise of AI in education. In order to close the preparation gap, this assessment emphasizes the necessity of focused legislative interventions, improved training initiatives, and calculated technological expenditures. For stakeholders, educational administrators, and legislators hoping to develop a more AI-ready learning environment in Northern Nigeria, the ramifications of these findings are critical.
Keywords: AI readiness, Higher education, Northern Nigeria, Challenges, Opportunities
