7.0
POLICY FOCUS AREAS
7.1
Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Framework
The reality of technological and market convergence implies that existing policies
relating to the ICT sector in Nigeria are in need of a review. Most of the objectives in
the existing policies have been overtaken by technological advancement and market
transformation worldwide. A key requirement is the development of appropriate
policies, as well as legal and regulatory framework that foster an enabling, and agile
environment.
7.1.1
Situation Analysis
Currently, there are various uncoordinated policies guiding different facets of the
Nigerian ICT sector, just as there are several laws relating to different aspects of the
sector. Apart from the fact that these policies and laws are uncoordinated, there are
gaps and a lack of cohesion, which make them ineffective support bases for the
converged ICT sector, especially in the context of the fast evolving developments in
the digital world. Therefore, there is an urgent need
to harmonize all existing
policies into a unified and comprehensive ICT Policy that would guide the entire
sector, as well as to review all existing ICT-related legislation with a view to providing
a proactive legal framework that can support convergence and the other rapid
developments in the digital world.
7.1.2
Policy Objectives
i.
To review existing legislation and facilitate, where necessary, the enactment
of laws that would enhance the development of ICT sector for national growth;
ii. To facilitate the enactment of appropriate legislation that ensures
protection of physical ICT infrastructure, addresses cyber security, and
enhances national security; and
iii. To prevent the occurrence of multiple regulations and taxation, the
occurrence of which is a disincentive to investors.
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