7.0 POLICY FOCUS AREAS 7.1 Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Framework The reality of technological and market convergence implies that existing policies relating to the ICT sector in Nigeria are in need of a review. Most of the objectives in the existing policies have been overtaken by technological advancement and market transformation worldwide. A key requirement is the development of appropriate policies, as well as legal and regulatory framework that foster an enabling, and agile environment. 7.1.1 Situation Analysis Currently, there are various uncoordinated policies guiding different facets of the Nigerian ICT sector, just as there are several laws relating to different aspects of the sector. Apart from the fact that these policies and laws are uncoordinated, there are gaps and a lack of cohesion, which make them ineffective support bases for the converged ICT sector, especially in the context of the fast evolving developments in the digital world. Therefore, there is an urgent need to harmonize all existing policies into a unified and comprehensive ICT Policy that would guide the entire sector, as well as to review all existing ICT-related legislation with a view to providing a proactive legal framework that can support convergence and the other rapid developments in the digital world. 7.1.2 Policy Objectives i. To review existing legislation and facilitate, where necessary, the enactment of laws that would enhance the development of ICT sector for national growth; ii. To facilitate the enactment of appropriate legislation that ensures protection of physical ICT infrastructure, addresses cyber security, and enhances national security; and iii. To prevent the occurrence of multiple regulations and taxation, the occurrence of which is a disincentive to investors. !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( ( ,"34(09(