FEDERAL DATA BANK ESTABLISHMENT BILL
Bill · Governance
A Bill establishes a Federal Data Bank to centralize and manage national data for planning and governance. It targets government agencies, researchers, and the public. This promotes evidence-based decision-making and improves service delivery.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish a Federal Data Bank to centralize, manage, and provide access to national data for planning, research, and governance.
Who Does It Target?
Government agencies, researchers, policymakers, businesses, and the public.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Create a centralized national data repository, improve evidence-based planning, and promote data-driven governance.
Key Features
Institutional Framework: Establishes clear legal and operational structures Capacity Building: Strengthens institutional and human capacity Public Benefit: Designed to improve service delivery and public outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration or active framework Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation or relevant mechanism
How to Access
Details available through the National Assembly or relevant government agency.
Impact & Metrics
Would strengthen institutional capacity and improve outcomes in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Legal Framework
Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Draws on the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, the Freedom of Information Act 2011, and the Statistics Act. Aligns with UN guidelines on national data management and the AU Policy Framework on Data Policy for Africa.