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Digital Economy

We provide policy intelligence on the development of the digital economy in Nigeria including updates, insights and analyses on techno-economic activities stemming from the private technology ecosystem as well as government regulation.

Immigration

Immigration, being an integral part of innovation investment, remains on the top of our priority focus areas. We provide policy intelligence on immigration regulation and practices in Nigeria.

Business Requirements & Registration

We believe that the reality of the ease of doing business lies both in the government policies to the effect and the accurate knowledge of business requirements in a given locality. Hence, we provide policy intelligence on requirements for starting and running an enterprise in Nigeria.

E-commerce & Online Business Policies

We provide policy updates and analyses on the development of the e-commerce sector in Nigeria including regulations, policies and the ever-developing framework and opportunities for the conducting of online businesses.

Incentives, Taxation and Levies

We keep abreast of the latest and existing policies on incentives, taxation and levies, especially for the innovation and technology sector. We monitor policy directions in the creating of either incentives or taxes on certain business types and advise accordingly.

Trade Policies and Facilitation

We share intelligence on Trade policies and provide facilitation to increase effective trade and reduce procedural complexities.

Analysis of the Draft National Digital Innovation and Entreprenuership Policy (2020-2026)

In line with Nigeria’s diversification efforts, and against the stark realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government is realigning its focus in revenue generation and economic development. Against this backdrop, the National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Policy (2020-2026) was drafted with a mandate to provide a comprehensive standard for digital innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.

Analysis of the Data Protection Bill and Regulation

Data Protection Bill 2019 (DPB 2019) and Data Protection Bill 2020 (DPB 2020) propose the creation of a Data Protection Commission that will coordinate data protection and privacy issues, oversee data controllers and data processors and delineate funding for the proposed Commission.

Analysis of the Draft National Blockchain Adoption Strategy

In line with Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts, this strategy aims to key into the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government by increasing the contribution of ICT to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Analysis of the Bill for National Agency for Technology Incubation

The Bill seeks to establish a National Agency to regulate technology incubation, research and development in Nigeria.The agency will oversee the establishment and management of Technology Incubators.

Analysis of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria E-commerce Regulation

The guideline attempts to provide operational guidance to the various e-commerce sector players, providing specific obligations for the operation of e-commerce platforms, parties in e-commerce transactions, processes for handling complaints, product recall, penalties and responsibilities of financial service providers.

Analysis of the National Outsourcing Strategy 2020

The Strategy seeks to provide a framework for an enabling institutional, legal, regulatory, technological and infrastructural environment for the development and rapid growth of the IT outsourcing industry in Nigeria. The framework is based on the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy’s “Eight Pillars to Accelerate the National Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria.”

Analysis of the Protection from Internet Falsehoods and Manipulation and other Related Matters Bill 2019

The bill was developed to mitigate against falsehood, manipulations and counter the effect of false information. The bill seeks to regulate internet intermediaries, social media platforms and curb the transmission of false statements of fact/fake news.  It sanctions offenders in a bid to enhance the transparency of internet intermediaries and social media platforms.

Analysis of the Draft Business Facilitation (Misc. Provisions) Bill 2018

The Policy seeks to improve the business environment in Nigeria with an aim to attract local and foreign investments to improve economic viability. This bill seeks to establish the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Law 2019, referred to as the “Omnibus Bill"

Analysis of the Draft National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Policy (2020-2026)

In line with Nigeria’s diversification efforts, and against the stark realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government is realigning its focus in revenue generation and economic development. Against this backdrop, the National Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Policy (2020-2026) was drafted with a mandate to provide a comprehensive standard for digital innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.

Digital Economy

Analysis of the National Electronic Health Records Bill

This Bill is aimed at delivering a framework for the collation and management of digital health records in Nigeria. It includes the establishment of regulators as well as compliance guidelines for health records management.

E-commerce and Online Business Policies

Analysis of the Draft Business Facilitation (Misc. Provisions) Bill 2018

The Policy seeks to improve the business environment in Nigeria with an aim to attract local and foreign investments to improve economic viability. This bill seeks to establish the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Law 2019, referred to as the “Omnibus Bill"

Trade Policies and Facilitation Digital Economy

Analysis of the Data Protection Bill and Regulation

Data Protection Bill 2019 (DPB 2019) and Data Protection Bill 2020 (DPB 2020) propose the creation of a Data Protection Commission that will coordinate data protection and privacy issues, oversee data controllers and data processors and delineate funding for the proposed Commission.

E-commerce and Online Business Policies

Analysis of the Bill for National Agency for Technology Incubation

The Bill seeks to establish a National Agency to regulate technology incubation, research and development in Nigeria.The agency will oversee the establishment and management of Technology Incubators.

Digital Economy

Analysis of the National Outsourcing Strategy 2020

The Strategy seeks to provide a framework for an enabling institutional, legal, regulatory, technological and infrastructural environment for the development and rapid growth of the IT outsourcing industry in Nigeria. The framework is based on the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy’s “Eight Pillars to Accelerate the National Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria.”

Trade Policies and Facilitation Digital Economy

A Case for Cryptocurrency(White Paper)

This white paper examines the economic advantages of cryptocurrencies; explores examples of countries that have embraced and regulated around it; the challenges of an outright ban; and proffers recommendations on the use of regulatory tools, side by side creating a niche in technology for the innovation ecosystem in Nigeria.

Analysis of the Draft National Blockchain Adoption Strategy

In line with Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts, this strategy aims to key into the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government by increasing the contribution of ICT to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Incentives, Taxation and Levies

Analysis of the Standard Organization of Nigeria E-commerce Regulation

The guideline attempts to provide operational guidance to the various e-commerce sector players, providing specific obligations for the operation of e-commerce platforms, parties in e-commerce transactions, processes for handling complaints, product recall, penalties and responsibilities of financial service providers.

E-commerce and Online Business Policies

Memorandum on the Twitter Ban by the Federal Government of Nigeria

A detailed submission on the impact and potential outcomes of the Twitter ban by the Nigerian Government, as well as recommended steps for mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.

White papers and other Memoranda

Analysis of the Protection from Internet Falsehoods and Manipulation and other Related Matters Bill 2019

The bill was developed to mitigate against falsehood, manipulations and counter the effect of false information. The bill seeks to regulate internet intermediaries, social media platforms and curb the transmission of false statements of fact/fake news. It sanctions offenders in a bid to enhance the transparency of internet intermediaries and social media platforms.

Digital Economy

Policy Intelligence: Addressing The Challenges And Gaps Of Policy Development On The Cost Of Innovation & Investment In Nigeria

This white paper examines the problem of regulatory information gaps or asymmetry and proposes a solution in policy intelligence for investors and innovators alike.

White papers and other Memoranda

Policy Development Tracking

We provide policy intelligence by tracking bills from conception to delivery and fill you in on what to anticipate in regulation. We guarantee premium information on the latest policy developments from their nascent stage to delivery.

This subscription-based service consists of a real-time regulatory tracker, an interactive repository, a compliance checker and support, impact research, engagement with stakeholders as well as open resources.

Every industry stake holder and investors comprehends the critical and dire need for constant and up-to-date information regarding policy directions in the interest of investments and hitch free operations.

Policy Impact Analysis

We analyze the content of policies, regulation and laws or identify key provisions for instrument development. We do this in-house and through our network of experts. We also conduct scenario analysis and modelling to present to stakeholders to further evaluate the impact of relevant policies on entrepreneurs, investors and innovators.

Policy Impact Research

We conduct impact research on relevant policy areas and distill information and recommendation for policy makers, innovators and investors to guide decision making and aid further research.