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Abstract
Pedagogical landscapes are quickly changing worldwide due to the use of digital technology in the delivery of educational instructions. Digital technology has enormous potential for change in our Nigerian educational system which continues to struggle with issues including overcrowding in classrooms, a lack of resources for instruction, and teacher shortage. This paper discourse analyzes how artificial intelligence (AI) could inspire educational innovation with an emphasis on research writing and tailored learning. This contextual literature-based study critically examines the multifaceted implications of Adaptive Learning Algorithms, Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS), Learning Analytics/Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Recommendation Systems, Automated Assessment/Personalized Feedback, and Behavioral/Cognitive Modeling tools that can be used to improve students' academic writing skills, customize instruction, and enable self-paced learning. These include improved access to quality instruction, personalized and student-centered learning, enhanced teacher effectiveness, and the bridging of urban-rural educational divides. However, the paper also identifies a number of contextual obstacles that hinder the successful integration of AI in Nigerian schools and universities and thus suggested that government and other parties involved in education should prioritize them, including collaborations, infrastructure investment, established AI laboratories, digital innovation centers, and smart classrooms.