…becomes increasingly embedded in our economy and society, questions around privacy, data governance, trust, and the responsible use of technology will continue to become more important,” he said. Speaking earlier, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, said the commission r…

…Application and Implementation Directive 2025 provided an operational framework for data governance across different levels of government. The minister urged states to align their regulatory systems with the national framework, saying this would “provide the legal clarity necessary to attract private capital and foster…

…that data is the new oil. The new development sees government appearing to favour data governance as the best way to get the country’s economy thriving again. To prove that point, the Government is tightening the rules on how citizens’ personal information is collected, stored and protected across public institutions.…

…Data Protection Act was enacted to promote accountability, transparency and responsible data governance. Registration enables the Respondent to identify entities engaged in significant data processing activities, monitor compliance.” It added that the court held that, “Far from undermining the constitutional right to p…

…interoperable payment systems, trusted digital identity infrastructure and stronger data governance, describing them as critical foundations for an AI-driven financial ecosystem. During another session on merchant payments, OPay joined industry leaders to discuss how AI and payment data can help businesses better under…

…should focus on as Nigeria advances towards implementation. These include strengthening data governance and customer consent management, developing secure and standardised API infrastructure, and building stronger partnerships across the financial ecosystem through continuous innovation and capacity development. Partic…

…and socio-economic data across the country. The minister also urged NIMC to strengthen data governance, privacy protection and cybersecurity, while developing safeguards to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and protect citizens' personal data. He said the federal government remains comm…

…harmonises policies on internet platforms, artificial intelligence, online safety, data governance, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues. In December 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) released a draft Internet Code of Practice that appeared to duplicate provisions in the National Information…

…and responsible innovation focused on issues including transparency, accountability, data governance, and human oversight, with participants arguing that these principles are essential to building public confidence in AI technologies. Moderating the discussion, Director at Tech Derby and Head of the Tech Advisory & Pol…

…Participants expressed optimism that successful deployment of the platform would improve data governance, strengthen institutional coordination and enhance the Ministry's ability to deliver on its mandate. The centralisation of livestock data is expected to improve planning and oversight in a sector where information h…