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- 7 Jun 2023
Olatunji, NDPB Boss says Nigeria Leads in African Data Protection
The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has said that Nigeria had taken its pride of place as the leading nation in data protection across Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr.…
- 17 Nov 2022
FG Orders MDAs to Comply with Nigeria Data Protection Regulation
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to comply with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). The directive was…
- 4 Sept 2022
NDPB to institutionalize Data Protection in Nigeria - SGF
The National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr. Vincent Olatunji led some staff of the Bureau on a visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF Boss…
- 28 Jul 2022
World Bank, Stakeholders Canvass Data Protection in Nigeria
In the wake of the rapid growth of the digital economy, the World Bank and stakeholders have advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to enact a data protection and privacy law as soon as possible.…
- 5 Apr 2022
FG Tasks Nigeria Data Protection Bureau on Data Protection
Prof. Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has called on the management of the newly established Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) to ensure data protection, privacy…
- 27 Jan 2023
FEC Approves Nigeria Data Protection Bill for Transmission to National Assembly
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting on Wednesday January 25 th , 2023 approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill. By virtue of this historic approval, the Bill will now be transmitted…
- 5 Feb 2023
Data Protection Bureau Honours Nigeria ID4D
Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has honoured the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project with an Institutional Pillar of Support Award, in appreciation of the project's…
- 13 Jun 2023
Olatunji, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau Boss Appointed into Forbes Technology Council 2023
Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, NDPB has been appointed into Forbes Technology Council for 2023. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs…
- 15 Feb 2023
NDPB Investigates 110 Companies for Data Breaches
Nigeria Data Protection Bureau has said that it is presently investigating over 110 companies in Nigeria over allegations of data breach. Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Bureau,…
- 19 Jun 2023
ALDAPCON Lauds President Tinubu, says Data Protection Act will Accelerate Economic Development
Association of Licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisations of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law. The Nigeria Data…
- 28 Oct 2022
NDPB, FCCPC Sign MOU on Consumer Rights & Data Protection
Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for the purposes of protecting consumer rights…
- 28 Jun 2022
Ekweremadu: FG Probes Organ Donor’s Data Privacy Breach
Dr Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner and chief executive officer, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), has ordered an investigation into the use and public circulation of the personal data…
- 10 May 2023
Group Expresses Displeasure over Exclusion of Civil Society Groups from the Proposed Data Protection Council
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has expressed concerns over the exclusion of civil society in Nigeria from the proposed Data Protection Commission’s Governing Council, terming it worrying. The…
- 1 Dec 2022
FG Reinforces Data Protection Compliance in MDAs as NDPB Extends Deadline to 20th January, 2023
In a bid to foster strict adherence to government's data protection policies, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has issued a Guideline on Personal Information…
- 15 Jun 2025
BPP Partners NDPC to Strengthen Data Protection
Dr Adebowale Adedokun, director-general, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment to data protection in Nigeria. He disclosed this in a statement at the weekend by…
- 19 Apr 2022
NDPB Calls for Stronger Privacy Standards to Drive Digital ID
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has been called upon by Nigeria’s new data privacy authority to set high standards for data protection and privacy as one of the ways of strengthening…
- 30 Jan 2023
NDPB Investigates GT Bank, Zenith Bank Over Data Breach Complaints
The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau has opened an investigation into allegations of data breach by two Nigeria Banks, namely GT Bank and Zenith Bank. This investigations were triggered by allegations…
- 29 Jan 2023
Data Protection Law Incentive for FDI – Pantami
Professor Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, says the passage of data protection Bill into law in the country will give foreign investors confidence to invest in…
- 10 Feb 2024
FG Probes GTB, Zenith Bank over Alleged Data Breach
Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has opened an investigation into allegations of data breach by two Nigerian banks; GTB and Zenith Bank. The investigations were triggered by allegations of…
- 24 Jul 2023
NDPC Gives Banks, Telecom Operators, Others Ultimatum to Register with the Commission
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged all banks, telecom operators, educational institutions, government parastatals and other organizations that collect and process data in Nigeria to…
- 6 Feb 2022
FG Taps Dr Olatunji as Pioneer National Commissioner of NDPB
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of Professor Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, for Dr. Vincent Olatunji to serve as the National…
- 25 Apr 2022
Olatunji, NDPB Boss Urges NIPOST to Adopt Data Privacy
With data privacy and protection gaining prominence and recognition across the globe through its impact on digital economy, wealth creation and employability, it has become imperative for all Federal…
- 17 Apr 2022
NDPB Partners ID4D in Boosting National Economy
The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) as part of its efforts in making data privacy a cornerstone of sustainable digital economy in the country are collaborating with the Nigeria Digital…
- 6 Oct 2022
Pantami Extols Legislations as Crucial for Citizen’s Identity Protection
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS FBCS FIIM, the Honorable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that it has become imperative to implement legislations that will ensure the…
- 20 Feb 2022
NITDA, Airtel to Provide Digital Literacy Through Corporate Social Responsibilities
In line with the National Data Protection Regulation, NDPR, the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, is going into partnership with AIRTEL Nigeria to provide digital literacy…
- 29 Jan 2023
FG Asks NDPB to Probe Banks, Fintechs over Data Privacy Breaches
Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has urged the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) to investigate banks and data-processing firms on data privacy and protection…
- 4 Jul 2022
FG Probes Firm for Supporting Online Loan Sharks
Federal government is investigating the role of an unnamed consulting firm for supporting the illegal activities of some online lenders in Nigeria, according to Dr Vincent Olatunji, national…
- 1 Jun 2022
ATCON Sets June 9 for its Conference on Actualization of National Broadband Target of 70%
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced Thursday, June 9, 2022 as date for one of its flagship events – National Strategic Mobilization for the Actualization…
- 10 Feb 2022
FG Working on Digital Rights Law- Pantami
Federal government has said it is working on a draft, Digital Rights Law, to ensure that the data privacy of Nigerians on the internet was not violated. Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and…
- 6 Jun 2022
SEC Announces Special Identification for Capital Market Participants
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it will give unique identities to capital market participants. This is in a bid to contain issues of fraud in the capital market as well as reduce…