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Dr. Essien Eyo
President & Chairman of Council
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May 14, 2026
CPN Holds the 2026 Information Technology Professionals’ Assembly
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June 16, 2026
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Khadijat Abdulkadir, Visits CPN Registrar, Adebayo Adegbiji
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Nigeria's statutory home for trusted computing practice.
The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria regulates professional standards, registration, accreditation, and public confidence across the national IT ecosystem.
Mission
To promote competent, ethical, and accountable computing practice through registration, regulation, assessment, and professional development.
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Institutional Trust
Regulation, ethics, and standards for Nigeria’s IT profession.
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Legal Mandate
Established by Act No. 49 of 1993
CPN regulates and controls the computing profession in Nigeria, maintaining standards for registration, practice, and professional conduct.
Public Protection
Accountable IT practice
The Council helps citizens, organisations, and public institutions identify competent computing practitioners and service providers.
Professional Standards
Ethics, examinations, and accreditation
CPN supports professional development through examinations, guidance, accreditation, and standards that strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy.
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May 06, 2026
CPN 2026 Annual General Meeting Notice
This is to inform all members that the 2026 Annual General Meeting will hold as scheduled.
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New CPD Guidelines Now Available
The updated CPD guidelines are now available. All members are advised to review.
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Office Closure for Public Holiday
Please be informed that all CPN offices will be closed on Monday, May 1, 2026.
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Members Portal Maintenance Window
The members portal will undergo scheduled maintenance on Saturday from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Open NoticeMarch 30, 2026
Accreditation Exercise Opens Nationwide
Institutions and training centres can now begin submissions for the 2026 accreditation exercise.
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Examination Registration Deadline Extended
Candidates now have an extended registration window to complete their examination applications.
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Council Secretariat Visitor Advisory
Visitors are advised to complete appointment scheduling before arriving at the secretariat.
Open NoticeFebruary 27, 2026
New Practice Documents Added to Resources
Fresh downloads and practice guidance materials are now available in the resources centre.
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Call for Participation in ICT Policy Roundtable
Professionals and stakeholders are invited to register for the upcoming national ICT policy roundtable.
Open NoticeMay 06, 2026
CPN 2026 Annual General Meeting Notice
This is to inform all members that the 2026 Annual General Meeting will hold as scheduled.
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New CPD Guidelines Now Available
The updated CPD guidelines are now available. All members are advised to review.
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Office Closure for Public Holiday
Please be informed that all CPN offices will be closed on Monday, May 1, 2026.
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Members Portal Maintenance Window
The members portal will undergo scheduled maintenance on Saturday from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
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Accreditation Exercise Opens Nationwide
Institutions and training centres can now begin submissions for the 2026 accreditation exercise.
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Examination Registration Deadline Extended
Candidates now have an extended registration window to complete their examination applications.
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Council Secretariat Visitor Advisory
Visitors are advised to complete appointment scheduling before arriving at the secretariat.
Read full noticeFebruary 27, 2026
New Practice Documents Added to Resources
Fresh downloads and practice guidance materials are now available in the resources centre.
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Call for Participation in ICT Policy Roundtable
Professionals and stakeholders are invited to register for the upcoming national ICT policy roundtable.
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Leadership and recognition
CPN leadership engagements and professional recognition.
Professionals together
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Nigeria computing community
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Strategic Partners
Public-sector collaboration for trusted digital practice
CPN works with government, education, standards, procurement, and technology institutions to strengthen professional regulation and national digital capability.
CPRCN
Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria
FME
Federal Ministry of Education
FMCID
Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
NITDA
National Information Technology Development Agency
NCS
Nigeria Computer Society
SON
Standards Organisation of Nigeria
BPP
Bureau of Public Procurement
JAMB
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board
NBTE
National Board for Technical Education