NATIONAL POLICY ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
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A Policy that provides a framework for developing and regulating information technology across Nigeria's sectors. It targets government agencies, technology companies, educational institutions, and all citizens. This positions Nigeria as a knowledge-driven economy by bridging the digital divide.
NATIONAL POLICY ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
What Is This Policy?
Nigeria's national policy providing the framework for the development, deployment, and regulation of information technology across all sectors of the Nigerian economy and society.
Who Does It Target?
Government agencies adopting IT systems Technology companies and IT service providers Educational institutions offering IT programmes All Nigerians as users of IT services
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Position Nigeria as a knowledge-driven economy through widespread IT adoption, develop a domestic IT industry, improve government service delivery through e-government, and bridge the digital divide.
Key Features
IT Infrastructure: Promotes investment in broadband, data centres, and digital infrastructure. Local Industry: Supports the development of locally owned and locally developed IT products and services. E-Government: Drives the adoption of electronic government service delivery across all MDAs. IT Education: Promotes IT literacy and education from primary through tertiary levels.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide IT ecosystem Beneficiaries: All Nigerians; technology sector; government efficiency Funding: NITDA; Federal Government; private investment
How to Access
MDAs must comply with NITDA guidelines on IT procurement and e-government IT businesses must comply with NITDA registration and regulatory requirements Application method: Engage NITDA at https://www.nitda.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nitda.gov.ng Contact: National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Legal Framework
Operates under the National Information Technology Development Agency Act 2007, the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. Draws on the ITU standards framework and ECOWAS guidelines on information society development.