COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS (REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA) ACT

An Act that establishes the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria to regulate the computing profession and register qualified individuals. It targets ICT professionals, companies, and educational institutions to set ethical and technical standards. This aims to professionalize the sector and enhance Nigeria's ICT capacity.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) to regulate the practice of the computing profession in Nigeria, register qualified computing professionals, and set standards for ICT practice.

Who Does It Target?

ICT professionals, software developers, and computer scientists IT companies and organisations employing computing professionals Universities and polytechnics with computer science programmes Government agencies engaging ICT services

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Professionalise the computing sector in Nigeria, ensure only qualified persons practise as computing professionals, set ethical and technical standards, and grow Nigeria's ICT capacity.

Key Features

Professional Registration: Computing professionals must register with CPN to practise professionally in Nigeria. Company Registration: IT companies offering defined computing services must register with CPN. Examinations: CPN may administer professional examinations and recognise qualifying certifications. Discipline: CPN investigates and sanctions members for professional misconduct.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide ICT and computing profession Beneficiaries: ICT sector; organisations using computing services Funding: Registration fees; examination fees

How to Access

ICT professionals: register with CPN at https://www.cpn.gov.ng Companies offering professional ICT services: register corporate membership Government contracts for ICT services may require CPN registration Application method: Register with CPN at https://www.cpn.gov.ng

Important Terms

CPN registration is required for designated professional computing activities Annual renewal of registration is mandatory CPN and NITDA collaborate on ICT professional development frameworks

Official Resources

Website: https://www.cpn.gov.ng Contact: Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)

Legal Framework

Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) Act (Cap C18 LFN 2004), establishing the CPN. Operates alongside the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015. Aligns with ECOWAS guidelines on ICT professional certification.