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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

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