Overview

The document is the National Digital Cloud Policy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the development and adoption of cloud computing in Nigeria. The policy is divided into two main parts: Part I focuses on investment, economic imperatives, and market development, while Part II addresses government cloud adoption. The policy outlines strategic context, market opportunities, policy objectives, and specific strategies for attracting investment, developing Nigeria as a regional digital services exporter, expanding domestic capacity, building a competitive multi-provider market, developing indigenous capabilities, modernizing government service delivery, achieving value for money in public expenditure, enabling interoperability and open standards, and securing government and regulated data proportionately. Key aspects include fiscal incentives for cloud infrastructure investment, anchor demand from government as a major customer, regulatory facilitation, capital mobility, energy access, and partnerships for technology transfer. It also addresses regional trade and digital services export, emphasizing the regional hosting hub development, cross-border data flows, regulatory interoperability, and export promotion. Enabling infrastructure is a focus, with attention to energy and power infrastructure, geographic distribution for national resilience, and connectivity and interconnection. Capacity development and skills are also covered, with priority areas and institutional arrangements. Part II provides guidance for cloud adoption within government, likely including frameworks, governance, security, and procurement considerations. The policy's language is English, and it is classified as a policy document.

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