Abstract
The global advancement of artificial intelligence has brought about significant changes across various sectors. It has also created new opportunities for cybercrime. Nigeria has witnessed a surge in cybercriminal activities which has affected both the economic and social activities and cast a shadow over her. This paper explored the challenges and prospects of using artificial intelligence in breaking the chains of cybercrime in Nigeria with a focus on cyber fraud which is synonymous to ‘419 scams’ in the global imagination. The paper noted that the current approach largely hinging on law enforcement and regulation has generated little to no significant impact on breaking the chains of cybercrime in Nigeria. It concluded that the integration of artificial intelligence in the fight against cybercrime will significantly boost the capabilities of anti-corruption agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. It then recommended that a legal framework should be put in place to ensure its legality and efficacy.