A Declaration of Confidentiality is essential in Nigerian business operations where parties need to share sensitive information while ensuring its protection. This document is commonly used when employees, contractors, business partners, or service providers require access to confidential information to perform their duties or evaluate business opportunities. The declaration must comply with Nigerian law, including the NDPR 2019, Freedom of Information Act 2011, and common law principles protecting trade secrets. It typically includes detailed provisions on information handling, security measures, permitted uses, and consequences of breach. The document is particularly relevant in Nigeria's growing economy where intellectual property protection and data security are increasingly important across various sectors.

1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party and receiving party, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if companies

2. Background: Context of the confidentiality arrangement, including the purpose for sharing confidential information

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', 'Representatives', and other key terms

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information under the agreement

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations including non-disclosure, non-use, and security measures

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to representatives and as required by law

7. Protection and Security Measures: Specific measures required to protect confidential information

8. Return or Destruction of Information: Requirements for handling confidential information upon termination or request

9. Duration and Survival: Period of confidentiality obligations and which provisions survive termination

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Nigerian law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution