NITDA’s new testing market risks oligopoly as experts warn against accreditation bottlenecks

BusinessDay | 05-09-2026 04:55pm |

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to license software testing organisations, creating a new market for such services. However, experts have warned that the accreditation process could lead to an oligopoly, limiting competition. They caution that bottlenecks in the accreditation process might hinder smaller players from entering the market. The move is intended to regulate and standardise software testing in Nigeria.

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