As Nigeria grapples with persistent challenges of budget padding, misappropriation, and inefficiencies in public finance management, the role of AI in promoting transparency has come under renewed focus.
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Nasir Aminu, a Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance and a Senior Fellow of Advanced Higher Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University, sheds light on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game-changer in detecting fraud, improving fiscal discipline, and enhancing overall budget efficiency.
Drawing from global best practices and his deep understanding of Nigeria’s economic landscape, Dr. Aminu makes a compelling case for the strategic deployment of AI in government budgeting processes.
