Section 6: Functions of the Agency.

The Agency shall :(a) create a frame work for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and regulation of Information Technology practices, activities and systems in Nigeria and all matters related thereto and for that purpose, and which without detracting from the generality of the foregoing shall include providing universal access for Information Technology and systems penetration including rural, urban and under-served areas.
(b) provide guidelines to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of appropriate infrastructure for information technology and systems application and development in Nigeria for public and private sectors, urban-rural development, the economy and the government;
(c) develop guidelines for electronic governance and monitor the use of electronic data interchange and other forms of electronic communication transactions as an alternative to paper-based methods in government, commerce, education, the private and public sectors, labour, and other fields, where the use of electronic communication may improve the exchange of data and information;
(d) develop guidelines for the networking of public and private sector establishments;
(e) develop guidelines for the standardization and certification of Information Technology Escrow Source Code and Object Code Domiciliation, Application and Delivery Systems in Nigeria;
(f) render advisory services in all information technology matters to the public and private sectors;
(g) create incentives to promote the use of information technology in all spheres of life in Nigeria including the setting up of information technology parks;
(h) create incentives to promote the use of information technology in all spheres of life in Nigeria including the development of guidelines for setting up of information technology systems and knowledge parks;
(i) introduce appropriate regulatory policies and incentives to encourage private sector investment in the information technology industry;
(j) collaborate with any local or state Government, company, firm or person in any activity which in the opinion of the Agency is intended to facilitate the attainment of the objectives of this Act;
(k) determine critical areas in Information Technology requiring research intervention and facilitate Research and Development in those areas;
(l) advise the Government on ways of promoting the development of information technology in Nigeria including introducing appropriate information technology legislations, to enhance national security and the vibrancy of the industry ;
(m) accelerate Internet and Intranet penetration in Nigeria and promote sound Internet Governance by giving effect to the Second Schedule of this Act; and
(n) perform such other duties which, in the opinion of the Agency, are necessary or expedient to ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Agency under this Act.