…In emerging markets especially, developers are at the frontline of fraud prevention, data protection and system resilience. Their decisions determine whether people feel safe to go digital. Summarily, here at Interswitch, we see developers as co-creators of Africa’s payment future, not just users of our infrastructure.…

…of a property recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission as its new headquarters. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Monday during the commissioning of the facility in Abuja. Tijani said the property…

…new leadership. He also warned that the cyberattack demonstrated the need for stronger data protection within the association. Osigwe listed the NBA’s digital transformation as one of the major achievements of his administration. He said the association introduced the Digital Annual Practice Licence, digitised the issu…

…deployed lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with regard for citizens’ rights, privacy, data protection and accountability. Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, Fayoade Mustapha, said the initiatives show the “Force’s resolve to deploy practical technology-driven so…

…across different parts of the financial services sector, while the growing focus on data protection has also placed greater responsibility on companies handling customers’ personal and financial information. For NorthQuest, these developments reflect a broader change in the market. Ehanmo said Nigerian consumers are be…

…service reforms, digital transformation, digital government, digital infrastructure, data protection, communications, identity management, business environment, internet governance and open government. He explained that the institutions were not competitors in the ranking but had been brought together to provide indepe…

Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has called for stronger data protection measures in government institutions to safeguard citizens’ personal information and sustain public confidence in government services. Garo made the call on Thursday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a Data Privacy Imple…

States that fail to establish strong data protection and privacy systems risk weakening investor confidence and losing investment opportunities as economic activities become increasingly digital, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Vincen…

…also have greater freedom to combine Apple’s consent request with those required under data protection law, or connect them in a way that is clear to users. Mundt said the changes were not intended to increase consent rates for personalised advertising. “It is expressly not our aim to help achieve the highest possible…

…the expansion of digital government also increases the importance of cybersecurity and data protection as state platforms handle more information about residents, businesses and government transactions.

…and emergency treatment, as well as emerging responsibilities relating to data protection and telemedicine. He warned that the use of telemedicine did not reduce the standard of care expected from practitioners. “The standard of care does not diminish because the consultation occurred on a screen; if anything, the duty…

…all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fully comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) This directive alone, reinforces a country willing to make responsible data governance a cornerstone of public administration. The directive is contained in Circular No. 59805/S.I/74, dated July 27, 2026, and…

…Lotus Bank, Hackerbella over data breaches: We commence with the reported violations of data protection laws involving the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Limited, as reported by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. The commission noted that it has begun a forensic investigation into the matter, as i…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has directed all Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance yet to register with the commission to do so immediately following a Federal High Court judgment affirming its statutory powers to designate and register such entities. The directive was contained in a state…

…stated this while declaring open a One-Day Sensitisation and Awareness Programme on Data Protection and Privacy for officers and staff of the Commission held at the ICPC Headquarters, Abuja. The programme, themed “Responsible Data Handling: Strengthening Accountability and Preserving Public Trust through Data Protectio…

…platforms, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), seeks to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to mandate social media companies operating in Nigeria to maintain physical offices within the country’s territorial boundaries. The AI Academy bill is sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Medi…

…regrettably, despite formally petitioning both the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) over the alleged cybercrime involving the interception of my private email, no action has been taken against the named suspects more than a year after the petitions were submitted,” he said. While o…

…the V-Pass platform was designed with data privacy in mind and complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation. The authority, however, did not disclose when the facial recognition system would be deployed across domestic airports or when passenger enrolment would commence.

…certificate authority for the national digital infrastructure and introduces stronger data protection, cybersecurity and digital credentials. Receiving the agency, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, described the new law as a major step towards improving national planning and development…

…chaired by Minister Bosun Tijani, with the leadership of the NCC, NITDA, and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to coordinate oversight of the country’s digital sector. “The objective of the harmonisation exercise is not to diminish the statutory mandates of any institution but to ensure that government speaks with…

Nigeria Data Protection Commission CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji, discusses alleged data breaches, the INEC voter data leak probe, enforcement efforts, localisation policies, emerging technologies, and key achievements in this interview with SAMI TUNJI How has the NDPC handled investigations into the various data protection…

…law When Nigeria enacted the original NIMC Act in 2007, the country had no comprehensive data protection law. Nearly two decades later, as digital identities have become repositories of highly sensitive personal information, the 2026 Act brings NIMC squarely under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), creating a clea…

…Ike. The Commission disclosed on Thursday that investigations by security agencies and data protection regulators are still ongoing. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made the disclosure during a fireside chat organised by the Peering Advocacy and…

…rather than waiting to address each area sequentially. What you should know The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has announced plans to review the Nigeria Data Protection Act to more explicitly address emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics. The planned review comes three years…

…More insights Olatunji said Nigeria's approach of conducting regular reviews of its data protection law sets it apart from several other countries that continue to operate under data protection legislation enacted more than a decade ago. He said Nigeria intends to keep reviewing the NDPA periodically to prevent the leg…