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DPOs Advocate Single Regulatory Body for Data Protection Acts

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Participant and facilitators at a three- day workshop organised by Data and Knowledge Information Academy for Data Protection Officers in Lagos
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Some Data Protection Officers (DPOs) have advocated a single regulatory body for Data Protection Acts, to sustain the already established confidence by investors in the country.

Participant and facilitators at a three- day workshop organised by Data and Knowledge Information Academy for Data Protection Officers in Lagos

The DPOs spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday, on the sidelines of the 2nd edition of a training workshop for DPOs.

They spoke against the backdrop of Lagos state proposing a Data Protection Bill.

NAN reports that the three-day workshop, which is from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, is organised by the Data and Knowledge Information Academy (DKIA), a subsidiary of Data & Knowledge Information Privacy Protection Initiative (DKIPPI).

NAN also report that the workshop is to prepare non-certified Data Protection Officers (DPO) for Nigeria Data Protection Certification Examination by Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

Highlighting the benefits, the President of DKIPPI, Mr Tokunbo Smith, said that a single regulatory body, which is the NDPC for data protection acts rather than separate regulatory bodies, would streamline processes, reduce confusion and make it easier for businesses to operate.

Smith said that this would also help to protect data subject rights and maintain the principle of data protection.

He said that having a single regulator would also help to avoid legal issues and confusion around who collects what and when.

According to him, this approach will be similar to how the European Commission maintains one law regulating all European countries, and how China and South Africa have one regulator.

“This would help to create a more business friendly environment and attract investors, as they would only have to deal with one regulator.

“Also, when you look at it from the organisational aspect, most organisations are struggling, the economy is not good.

“This means we are creating a hostile environment for investors, because when investors come in, they are going to talk about their personal data and data subject as well,” he said.

According to Smith, if Europe cannot guarantee the personal data of a data subject from abroad, the country will lose investors.

Smith, also a Data Controller, said: “The best thing is for the one single regulator.

“They can have branches, regional branches, or state branches, that will now control the difference the states”.

Also, the Head, Research and Strategy, Nigeria Council of Real Estate Insurance Workers, Mrs Fadheelah Salam, affirmed that there should be a single regulatory body for data protection law.

Salam said that having different or states regulatory body would jeopardise the purpose of the one 18 months data protection law.

She said that not only would it erode inter and intra trade, but also promote underdevelopment of some state because some would eventually not implement the law.

According to her, NCDC is supposed to be the overall body that monitors all the states’ compliance to the NCDC Act, it can only have branch offices in each state for them to monitor implementation, advocacy and awareness.

Another participant of the training from Industrial General Insurance, Mr Sheriff Adeyeye, also advocated a single regulatory body for the NDPC acts, just as it is inheritance banking and insurance sector.

Adeyeye said that NDPC should be like the Central Bank of Nigeria, NDIC, that have branches in every state but have only one regulator because it is easier to monitor people’s activities that way.

“Take for instance, someone from Central Bank in another state could come to Lagos state to audit the banks because it is heading towards one direction, one goal which is easier.

“In this case, if there should be different regulators in each state, apparently there will be diversion from the main goal of the regulator and be uses as internally generated revenue by different states”.

Another participant from the Institute of Directors, Chucks Ezinmadu, said that there should be one regulator, simply because it is easier to manage and implement.

According to Ezinmadu, there is a reason the European Commission has one law regulating all the European countries, 26 countries countries coming together to adopt the General Data Protection Regulation.

He said same thing could be replicated in Nigeria to avoid some legal tussles within the state and Federal, as to who collects what and when.


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MTN Foundation Hosts Stakeholders to Tackle Rising Drug Abuse Among Youth

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L-R: Tobe Okigbo, Chef Corporate Services Officer, MTN Nigeria; Archieabia Ibinabo, Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, representative of Brig. Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa, Chairman/CEO, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA); Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Secretary to the Lagos State Government, (representative of His Excellency, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu); RT. Honourable Princess Lasbat Mojisola Meranda, Deputy Speaker, Lagos State Assembly; Dr. Mosun Olusoga, Chairman, MTN Foundation; Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Foundation, and Dr. Tolu Ajomale, Head of Special Projects and Mental Health, Lagos State Ministry of Health (representative of Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health, Lagos State) during the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Lagos Conference held in commemoration of World Drug Day at the MTN Rooftop, Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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MTN Foundation hosted its annual Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Conference on July 9, 2025, at the MTN Rooftop in Ikoyi, Lagos, bringing together stakeholders from government, healthcare, education, security, civil society, and the private sector to address the growing challenge of drug abuse among Nigerian youth.

L-R: Tobe Okigbo, Chef Corporate Services Officer, MTN Nigeria; Archieabia Ibinabo, Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, representative of Brig. Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa, Chairman/CEO, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA); Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Secretary to the Lagos State Government, (representative of His Excellency, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu); RT. Honourable Princess Lasbat Mojisola Meranda, Deputy Speaker, Lagos State Assembly; Dr. Mosun Olusoga, Chairman, MTN Foundation; Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Foundation, and Dr. Tolu Ajomale, Head of Special Projects and Mental Health, Lagos State Ministry of Health (representative of Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health, Lagos State) during the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Lagos Conference held in commemoration of World Drug Day at the MTN Rooftop, Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Prominent attendees included Dr. Mosun Olusoga, Chairman of MTN Foundation; Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Secretary to the Lagos State Government; and Dr. Tolu Ajomale of the Lagos Ministry of Health, among others. Also present were representatives of NDLEA, UNODC, academia, psychologists, recovery advocates, and youth leaders.

Speaking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Salu-Hundeyin reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to safeguarding its youth and fostering a future free from substance abuse. Dr. Olusoga emphasized that drug addiction extends beyond health, touching families, communities, and national well-being, calling for proactive, united action.

MTN Nigeria’s Chief Corporate Services Officer, Tobe Okigbo, stressed the company’s long-standing dedication to youth development through initiatives like ASAP. NDLEA’s Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, Archieabia Ibinabo, representing Brigadier General Buba Marwa, commended MTN Foundation as a vital ally in drug prevention efforts.

The conference featured personal stories of recovery in a session titled “Journeys Through the Fire,” followed by a panel discussion on multi-sectoral solutions to substance abuse. It concluded with a dramatic performance, “Just One Breath,” by LASU’s WADA Club, illustrating the personal and societal toll of drug use.

Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, closed the event with a powerful call to action, urging media, communities, and policymakers to drive sustained investment in youth empowerment and early intervention.

The Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to building resilience among young Nigerians and catalyzing cross-sector partnerships for a drug-free future.


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MTN MUSON Music Scholars Graduate in Style at Lagos Ceremony

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MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, was filled with music, pride and emotion on Thursday, July 4, as the Class of 2025 of the MTN Foundation–MUSON Diploma in Music graduated in a ceremony that celebrated discipline, artistry and the power of partnership in nurturing young Nigerian talents.

The event marked the culmination of two years of intensive training for the graduating scholars, supported by the MTN Foundation–MUSON Scholarship Programme. This partnership has provided full scholarships to hundreds of talented Nigerians, giving them access to world-class music education and helping them hone their skills as professional musicians.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Mosun Olusoga, Chairman of the MTN Foundation, praised the graduates for their resilience and dedication. “Despite personal and financial obstacles, you showed up with determination, supported one another and embodied the values of excellence and empathy. You are stepping into the world as teachers, performers and cultural advocates. Nigeria and the world need your music now more than ever,” she said.

Chairman of MUSON’s Board of Trustees, Louis Mbanefo, SAN, reflected on the legacy of MUSON and the impact of its partnership with MTN. “Through the generosity of MTN and the dedication of our faculty, MUSON has produced more than 500 graduates who are making significant contributions to Nigeria’s cultural scene and beyond. As you join this vibrant alumni community, remember your responsibility to give back, uphold excellence and enrich the nation’s musical heritage,” he said.

Director of the MUSON School of Music, Princess Banke Ademola, described the graduates as ambassadors of discipline and artistry. “Today, we are not just sending graduates into the world; we are releasing ambassadors of discipline, creativity, and cultural excellence. Each of you has proven that with hard work and resilience, music can transcend challenges and inspire change. Go out there and let your music heal, connect, and transform lives.”

In her speech, Chief Mrs. Joke Chukwuma, Yeye Oba Iye of Ekiti Kingdom, encouraged them to use their music to inspire change and heal communities. “Music is the heartbeat of our culture, and today’s graduates are its future custodians. You are not just musicians; you are storytellers and architects of emotion. Carry your craft with pride and remember that your sound has the power to give voice to the voiceless and light to the world.”

As the graduates received their diplomas to loud applause, the event highlighted the impact of public-private collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s creative industries. The MTN Foundation–MUSON partnership continues to inspire hope for the future of music in Nigeria, turning dreams into reality and passion into excellence.


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Nvidia Overtakes Apple and Microsoft to Claim Global Tech Crown

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Nvidia has become the first publicly traded company to hit a $4 trillion market valuation, surpassing tech giants Apple and Microsoft. Shares rose 2.5% in early trading on Wednesday, July 9, lifting the chipmaker’s market cap past the historic milestone.

Nvidia’s rapid rise reflects its dominant role in powering the global artificial intelligence boom. The company’s chips run the data centers behind AI models and cloud services for Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and more. Global spending on AI infrastructure is expected to top $200 billion by 2028, driving further demand.

Nvidia’s revenue for the quarter ending in April soared 69% year-over-year to $44.1 billion. Its stock has climbed nearly 20% this year, despite facing export restrictions and fresh competition from China’s DeepSeek, which briefly rattled markets. Nvidia shares dropped as much as 37% from January to April, before roaring back to gain almost 74% since early April.

Analysts say Nvidia’s success cements it as the backbone of the AI revolution. “There is one company in the world that is the foundation for the AI revolution, and that is Nvidia,” wrote Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives. He predicts Microsoft, currently valued around $3.77 trillion, will also cross the $4 trillion threshold later this summer.

Nvidia rose to prominence through graphics cards loved by gamers, but now leads in AI hardware, from autonomous vehicles to next-gen chips like the Blackwell Ultra, which promises to support more advanced reasoning in AI models.

The company’s surge has also made CEO Jensen Huang one of the world’s richest people, with a net worth of roughly $140 billion. Huang has met with President Trump and joined other tech leaders on trips abroad, as Nvidia partners in major initiatives like Project Stargate, a $500 billion push to expand US AI infrastructure.

Despite challenges from new players and US-China trade tensions that cost it an estimated $2.5 billion last quarter, Nvidia’s outlook remains bright. On a May earnings call, Huang said AI would become essential for “every country” and “every industry,” from software and healthcare to manufacturing and transportation.

Some on Wall Street believe Nvidia’s rise is only beginning. Loop Capital analysts recently projected the company could reach a staggering $6 trillion valuation by 2028, calling it “essentially a monopoly for critical tech” in the AI space.


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