Understanding The National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2025
In a groundbreaking decision for Nigeria’s innovation landscape, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved
the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) in November 2025. This policy signifies a major
transformation aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s intellectual property framework. It seeks to incorporate intellectual
property into the larger digital transformation agenda and align with the Startup Act of 2022.