Model Open Science Policy of Nigeria

The Model Open Science Policy of Nigeria serves as a strategic framework for promoting openness, transparency, and collaboration in research across Nigeria. Developed to align with the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, this policy outlines national priorities and implementation strategies for enabling inclusive open science environments, strengthening infrastructure and services, investing in human capacity, and reforming research assessment systems.

The document guides universities, research institutions, government bodies, and funders in adopting practices that foster equitable access to knowledge, uphold ethical standards, and recognize diverse contributions to science. It is a foundational document intended to support national coordination, institutional alignment, and capacity building in Nigeria's transition to a knowledge-based digital economy.