The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Enhancing Experiential and Project-Based Learning in Entrepreneurship Course in the Nigerian University System
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i7.233Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Experiential Learning, Project-Based Learning, EntrepreneurshipAbstract
The Nigerian university system is beginning to acknowledge the significance of experiential and project-based learning (PBL) approaches in entrepreneurship education. While these are promising scenarios, the implementation of AI in entrepreneurship courses in Nigeria is still at its promising stage. Using a cross-sectional mixed-method design to explore the role of AI tools in experiential and project-based learning in entrepreneurship education on a sample of 300 students, 60 lecturers and 9 administrators chosen using stratified random sampling, the study set to determine the effect of AI tools in the improvement of quality and performance of entrepreneurship education in Nigerian universities. Quantitative data were collected using standardized, self-administered questionnaires through Google Form. Validity of the instrument was determined by expert review (n = 3). Qualitative data were derived through semi-structured interviews that were transformed into a structured questionnaire for administrators. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression to explore the relationships and predictors among the key variables.
References
Adelakun, O. J., & Mande, A. E. (2025). Transforming entrepreneurial education through artificial intelligence in Nigerian tertiary institutions: A hybrid theoretical framework. World Journal of Innovative Management & Technology, 9(10), 151–162. https://doi.org/10.56201/wjimt.v9.no10.2025.pg151.162
Agbonaye, O. A., & Muhammed, Y. A. (2025). Artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial skill acquisition among business education graduates in Edo State, Nigeria. Ambrose Alli University Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, 7(1), 74–89. https://www.aaujbe.com.ng/index/index.php/aaujbe/article/view/174
Ayeni, O. O., Al Hamad, N. M., Chisom, O. N., Osawaru, B., & Adewusi, O. E. (2024). AI in education: A review of personalized learning and educational technology. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 18(2), 261-271.
Eleje, L. I., Ezeugo, N. C., Esomonu, N. P. M., Metu, I. C., Anierobi, E. I., Mbelede, N. G., Nwosu, K. C., Ezeonwumelu, V. U., Ufearo, F. N., and Eleje, G. U. (2025). Artificial intelligence adoption in higher education in Nigeria. Springer Journal, 5(335), 1-17 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44163-025-00452-0
Lee, J., & Kim, H. (2019). The impact of artificial intelligence on collaborative project-based learning: A study of Asian universities. International Journal of Technology and Educational Management, 36(2), 45–62. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijtem.2019.36.2.45
Obadiaru, M., & Anih, S. (2026). Institutional capacity and ethical AI integration in Nigerian higher education. Journal of Computing and Applications, 2(4), 101–112. https://doi.org/10.63561/jca.v2i4.1075
Obomeghie, M. A. (2025). Artificial intelligence and students entrepreneurship achievements in Nigeria. ISA Journal of Business, Economics and Management (ISAJBEM), 2(3), 170-181, May–June.
Oladokun, O. S., Oke, A. E., & Daramola, C. F. (2026). Digital literacy among undergraduates in Nigerian universities: Skills, challenges, and institutional support. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 67(1), 45–59. https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2026.2664212
Omoyajowo, S. O., & Bambi, T. A. (2025). Self-regulated learning and AI: Opportunities and challenges in Nigerian higher education. Zaria International Journal of Education, 2(2), 58–72. https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.202558
Orie, G. (2026). Challenges of artificial intelligence adoption in Nigerian universities. African Journal of Educational and Social Science, 8(2), 133–147. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18385716
Tazeen, H., Shakeel, A.,Waqas, M., Atif, K., Arbab, K., (2025). AI Adoption in Higher Education: A Comparative Study of Institutional Readiness and Challenges. Social Science Review Archives, 3(4), 304 -312 https://policyjournalofms.com
Tijani, A. O., & Adeduyigbe, S. A. (2026). Student perspectives on AI-powered adaptive learning in Nigerian universities. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 23, Article 29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-026-01292-5
Zhang, X., Wang, Y., & Chen, L. (2020). The integration of artificial intelligence tools in entrepreneurial education: Evidence from European universities. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 23(5), 1–18. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/the-integration-of-artificial-intelligence-tools-in-entrepreneurial-education-evidence-from-european-universities-9597.html
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Odewumi Adenike Seyi, Dekom Habila Bako, Gontur Silas, Awoena Felix Dashe
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
