Nigeria: National Information Technology Development Agency's Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development in Information and Communication Technology including local content requirement entered into force

On 2 August 2019, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) issued the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The guidelines mandate that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) maintain at least 50% local content by value and volume. Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) are required to maintain at least 70% local content by value and volume.