By By Ango Mailafia & Dr. Muhammadu Kabiru Arzika
Abstract
This paper explored the possibility of integrating Artificial Intelligence and entrepreneurship education into the curricular of Nigeria‘s tertiary institutions, motivated by the imperative to prepare students for the evolving demands of the digital age in relation to functional skills acquisition and entrepreneurship prowess by graduates of Nigeria‘s tertiary institutions. The study which philosophically analysed AI and entrepreneurship education in Nigeria‘s tertiary institutions was meant to find out the role AI could play in the teaching and learning of Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria‘s tertiary institutions. This motivated the use of philosophical analysis to expunge on the feasibility or otherwise of deploying AI in the teaching and learning of Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria‘s tertiary institutions. The research findings showcased the duo as veritable tools that are timely and indispensable in fostering the development of future entrepreneurial experts, capable of leveraging AI for scientific innovation and evolving technological landscape capable of harnessing Nigerian graduates with digital entrepreneurial skills. The paper recommended that the deployment of AI in Nigeria‘s tertiary institutions is not only apt but tenable. In view of this, all educational stakeholders particularly the Nigerian government at all levels should ensure adequate funding is made available; professional manpower is provided and equally ensure contemporary quality assurance. Furthermore, education in Nigeria should be prioritized by provision of workable and pragmatic educational policies with particular reference to the development of Entrepreneurship Education and the deployment of AI in all public tertiary institutions.
