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E-Government Development in Nigeria
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E-services
Approval of Nigeria’s Universal Communication Access Project and National AI Trust to expand rural connectivity to over 21 million people and promote AI-driven innovation, advancing e-governance, digital transformation, and inclusive access to emerging technologies. Launch of Nigeria’s “1Gov Cloud” platform to enable secure interaction between government agencies.
2025
RG
Regulations
Launch of the Project 774 LG Connectivity aimed at connecting all local government secretariats across Nigeria to the Internet. Introduction of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS). Establishment of the Nigeria Digital Health Initiative (NDHI). Start of the Fiber Forward project aimed at laying fiber-optic infrastructure.
2024
RG
Regulations
Nigeria data protection bill was signed into law by the President. The NIMC Self-Service Enrolment System was introduced to help Nigerians to get their NIN using smartphones. Launch of the 3 Million Tech Talent (3MTT) program with a proclaimed aim of training technical and programming skills of the population.
2023
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Services
The Nigerian Corporate Registry became effective. The 10-year National E-Government Master Plan was launched by The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
2022
OS
One-stop shop
The Digital Nigeria Programme introduced. The Digital Nigeria Portal and App were launched to enhance digital literacy and skills. Nigeria’s 2020-2025 National Broadband Plan, addressing coverage and internet penetration, replaces the 2013-2018 document.
2020
RG
Regulations
Nigerian e-Governance Interoperability Framework was worked out. NITDA launched the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation.
2019
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Services
The Bureau of Public Procurement started implementing an e-Government Procurement system.
2018
RG
Regulations
E-Government Development and Regulation Department was established to facilitate digital transformation in the public sector.
2017
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e-Taxes
NIN became mandatory. The Federal Inland Revenue Service introduced electronic filing of tax returns and online payment of taxes. The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Act was adopted.
2015
OS
One-stop shop
The Central Portal for Government Services was launched to deliver public sector online services. Integrated Tax Administration System developed.
2013
ID
Digital ID
NIMC started the National Identity Number (NIN) registration process.
2012
ID
Digital ID
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMS) was set up as the government agency responsible for identification. Integrated Pay and Personnel Management system was implemented to eliminate ghost workers and improve efficiency. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was established. The Payments System Vision 2020 was introduced to provide a roadmap for the reform of the Nigerian payments system (revised in 2013).
2007
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e-Health
Launch of the Health Information Systems assisted by the Federal Ministry of Health.
2006
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