SERVICES CONSTITUTING PRACTICE AS A REGISTERED MEMBER OF COMPUTING PROFESSION REGULATION, 2015
Regulation · Technology
Policy date: 2015-01-01
A Regulation defines activities that constitute the practice of the computing profession in Nigeria. It targets IT professionals, companies, and government agencies. This aims to ensure only registered professionals perform these services.
SERVICES CONSTITUTING PRACTICE AS A REGISTERED MEMBER OF COMPUTING PROFESSION REGULATION, 2015
What Is This Policy?
A 2015 regulation specifying what activities constitute the practice of the computing profession in Nigeria, defining the scope of work that requires registration with the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).
Who Does It Target?
ICT professionals, software developers, and systems analysts IT companies and organisations employing computing professionals Government agencies engaging ICT services The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Define clearly what constitutes professional computing practice in Nigeria so that only registered computing professionals may perform defined categories of ICT work.
Key Features
Defined Practice Activities: Lists specific computing activities that constitute professional practice requiring CPN registration. Registration Requirement: Persons performing listed computing services must be registered with CPN. Corporate Registration: IT companies offering defined professional computing services must be registered with CPN. Enforcement: CPN may take action against unregistered persons performing defined professional services.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide ICT and computing sector Beneficiaries: ICT profession; clients of computing services Funding: CPN registration fees
How to Access
Register with CPN if performing defined computing professional services Companies offering listed services must hold corporate CPN registration Annual renewal of registration required Application method: Register with CPN at https://www.cpn.gov.ng
Important Terms
Performing defined computing services without CPN registration is illegal Government ICT contracts may require CPN registration Regulation defines the profession broadly to cover most significant ICT activities
Official Resources
Website: https://www.cpn.gov.ng Contact: Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)
Legal Framework
Issued under the regulatory powers of the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) pursuant to the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) Act (Cap C18 LFN 2004). Defines the scope of practice for registered computing professionals. Aligns with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Act, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007.