Global Perspective of Some selected Sectors Information Policy

Abstract

The paper discusses the information policy of Nigeria and its emergence and how it can be accessed globally by Nigerian citizens. Information policy on the other hand is a set of interrelated principles, laws, guidelines, rules, regulations, and procedures guiding the oversight and management of the information life-cycle; the production, collection, distribution/ dissemination, retrieval, and retirement of information. With the continued globalization of knowledge, the changes in knowledge creation, the generation of non-profit formats (e.g., multimedia and digital), the rapid expansion of wireless technology, and the need to increase the level of sharing of information/ resources, it is now time to begin the development of a global information policy. Emphasis was made on the global information of some selected sectors in Nigeria. The information policies discussed in this paper were the health information policy, educational information policy, telecommunication information policy, freedom of information legislation policy, intellectual property rights, citizen charter of information rights, and regulation of telephones and cable system policies. The state of the information policy and challenges were highlighted. Conclusions and recommendations were given based on the four cornerstones of information activities in the country.