Nigeria - 2001 - Science and Technology

National Geoinformation Policy

Ministry of Science & Technology, Nigeria

This policy aims to ensure the optimal use of geospatial information for sustainable development, poverty reduction and improvement in the quality of life of Nigerians. The policy covers the maintenance of geospatial database; standardization of hardware and software; maintenance of metadata; legal issues such as intellectual property and privacy; and modalities for data security.

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National Geoinformation Policy Current Version

January 2022

This policy aims to ensure the optimal use of geospatial information for sustainable development, poverty reduction and improvement in the quality of life of Nigerians. The policy covers the maintenance of geospatial database; standardization of hardware and software; maintenance of metadata; legal issues such as intellectual property and privacy; and modalities for data security.

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