The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) is a not for profit organisation established in 1999. It aims to bring about trade in software and to promote research in software technology. As such it is a key point of reference for the Nigerian software industry.

• The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) aims to promote software technology and research in Nigeria.
• It also supports Nigerian trade interests by promoting the exportation of Nigerian made software products and services for an international market by developing good trade relations and contacts for exporters.
• They also seek support and collaboration from the very top level by appealing to the UN and its related agencies to attract software research and development projects to the country.