Overview

This document is the amended 'Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)' issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in August 2019. It sets out the authority, definitions, application, purpose, objectives, enforcement, and breach provisions for promoting local content in Nigeria's ICT sector. The guidelines cover hardware, indigenous software development, telecommunications, networking services, data and information management, and human capital development. Key directives require Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to use local suppliers and manufacturing, Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to engage local resources, and multinational companies to transfer technology and use Nigerian manpower. Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must prioritize indigenous products and services, and NITDA, along with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is tasked with enforcement, capacity building, and incentivizing compliance. The aim is to stimulate indigenous capabilities, reduce import dependence, and foster economic growth through local value addition in ICT.

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