Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly become a cornerstone of digital transformation and sustainable business practices worldwide. Its ability to automate processes, analyze large datasets, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation positions it as a strategic resource for business growth, particularly in emerging economies. In Nigeria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in economic development but continue to face challenges related to inefficiency, market volatility, and limited technological capacity. This study investigates Artificial Intelligence as a tool for sustainable business growth in Kogi State, Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, primary data were collected from 300 SMEs owners and managers using a semi-structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 through descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Findings reveal that AI adoption has a significant positive effect on operational efficiency, innovation capability, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability of businesses in Kogi State. However, barriers such as high cost of AI technologies, inadequate digital infrastructure, and limited technical skills constrain widespread adoption. The study concludes that Artificial Intelligence can substantially enhance sustainable business growth in Kogi State if supported by appropriate policy frameworks, capacity-building initiatives, and infrastructural development.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Business Growth, SMEs, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Kogi State, Nigeria.