Overview

Aligned with executive orders on local content, this Policy addresses capital flight and fosters homegrown capacities in Nigeria’s telecom landscape. It prescribes measures such as local manufacturing of telecom equipment, preference for indigenous software solutions, and frameworks for local job creation and technology transfer. The Policy also mandates compliance by public agencies and multinational operators, emphasizing the synergy required between regulators and stakeholders. Boosting local manufacturing, software development, and professional services, the Policy aims to strengthen Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem, reduce dependency on imports, and propel domestic economic growth.