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Transforming Entrepreneurial Education through Artificial Intelligence in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Najeem Olawale Adelakun, Samaila Mande

Abstract

The teaching of entrepreneurship in the tertiary institutions in Nigeria is still trapped in the traditional mode of teaching, low level of digitalization and innovation culture. With the world economy shifting to automation and knowledge-driven business, artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education is an effective solution to re-brand the process of teaching entrepreneurial skillsets. The paper is a critical assessment of AI-based educational models and their applicability to the Nigerian case. AI offers a good chance to update the entrepreneurship training. Institutions can equip students with the latest information on a fast-evolving job market by altering the ancient paradigms with AI-powered problems. The paper will examine the available AI models, and how they will be applied in higher education in Nigeria. Based on a hybrid conceptual framework that integrates Technology Acceptance Model and Experiential Learning Theory. the paper examines the potential of artificial intelligence applications like generative language models, adaptive learning systems, virtual incubators, recommender algorithms, and machine learning based assessments to boost creativity, innovation, employability, and business readiness among students. The discussion concurs with the National Policy on Education of Nigeria and recent projects such as the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and digital projects supported by TETFund. These policy frameworks depict the national interest in incorporating AI in the learning environments. Based on the comparative lessons of international best practice, the paper outlines the key institutional barriers, including infrastructural gaps, data privacy issues, and resistance to change, and outlines scaled opportunities of digital transformation in entrepreneurship education. The research concludes that educational models that are enabled by artificial intelligence together with proper strategizing have t

Keywords

artificial intelligenceentrepreneurship educationhigher educationNigeria

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