Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Olubiyi, Timilehin Olasoji; Longe, Olumide Babatope; Susela Devi, K. Suppiah; Sinha, Mudita; Isiavwe, Rosetta Okiemute; Ajayi, Mary-Ann Onoshioke; Jejelola, Folajimi Olayiwola; Oladele, Olayiwola Owoade Title A name given to the resource Strengthening Legal Frameworks for Small Businesses Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Consumer Products: Navigating Nigerian Regulations in the ERA of Industry 5.0 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research;Volume;119;Issue;1; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/S2040-724620250000022034" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/S2040-724620250000022034</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024806624?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024806624?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Olubiyi T.O., West Midlands Open University, Nigeria; Longe O.B., West Midlands Open University, Nigeria; Susela Devi K.S., Sunway University, Malaysia; Sinha M., Christ University, India; Isiavwe R.O., College of Law, Bowen University, Nigeria; Ajayi M.-A.O., College of Law, Bowen University, Nigeria; Jejelola F.O., Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Oladele O.O., College of Law, Bowen University, Nigeria Description An account of the resource This chapter examines the legal frameworks governing artificial intelligence (AI) integration in consumer products by small businesses in Nigeria, within the context of Industry 5.0. The mission of this research is to address a critical knowledge gap on the legal challenges faced by small businesses in this rapidly changing technological landscape. The complexity of existing legal frameworks, difficulties comprehending and adhering to regulations, striking a balance between innovation, consumer protection and ethics, the effect of regulatory uncertainty on business growth and AI adoption and the adequacy of current legal frameworks are some of the key concerns. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environment, assist small businesses in navigating regulations, guide the creation of policies and contribute to academic discourse on AI governance in developing economies. Using a mixed-methods approach combining legal analysis, case studies and surveys of 100 small business owners and legal experts, it has revealed significant challenges for small businesses in navigating the legal landscape of AI integration. The findings refute the idea that small Nigerian enterprises are uninterested in complying with regulations by highlighting a strong association between legal guidance and successful regulatory navigation. This chapter speculates that lack of awareness and understanding of legal frameworks may be a major barrier to entry for small businesses in the AI-enabled consumer products market. This research contributes to literature on AI regulation in developing economies and provides practical insights for policymakers, legal practitioners and small business owners in Nigerias emerging Industry 5.0 landscape. 2026 Rosetta Okiemute Isiavwe, Mary-Ann Onoshioke Ajayi, Folajimi Olayiwola Jejelola and Olayiwola Owoade Oladele Subject The topic of the resource AI; Artificial intelligence; Competition; consumer protection; D12; entrepreneurs; L81; legal frameworks; M31; Policy; Robots; small and medium enterprises; small businesses; SMEs; Start-ups Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Publishing Relation A related resource ISSN: 20407246; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online