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Legal Notices

Statutory foundation and public legal references.

CPN was established by law to regulate, control, and supervise computing professional practice in Nigeria. This page gives visitors a clear entry point for statutory references and public legal notices.

Overview

Legal foundation for professional regulation.

The Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) was established by Act No. 49 of 1993, now Cap C22 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, with responsibility for regulating the computing profession and practice in Nigeria.

This page provides a central location for legal notices, statutory references, regulatory act information, and public advisories issued by the Council.

Establishing Act

Act No. 49 of 1993 establishes CPN as a corporate body for computing professional regulation.

Professional status

Registration and licensing requirements apply to professionals and organisations operating within regulated computing practice.

Public notices

Official legal notices and advisories should be published here when approved for public release.

Official notices

Legal notices and statutory references are presented here for public guidance and Council communication.

Compliance

Related regulatory guidance

Visitors looking for code of ethics, licensing requirements, regulatory framework, and disciplinary guidance should use the Compliance & Regulation page.