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- 17 Apr 2026
NDPC Launches Probe into Alleged Data Breach at CAC
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced an investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), in line with provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection…
- 8 Jul 2026
Data Protection Industry Hits N16.3Bn in 3 Years- NDPC
Nigeria’s data protection industry has grown into a N16.3 billion ecosystem within three years of formal regulation, according to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Olufemi Ibitayo, head…
- 30 Jan 2026
Nigeria’s Data Privacy Economy Hits ₦16.2bn - NDPC Commissioner
Nigeria’s data privacy ecosystem has generated an estimated ₦16.2 billion in less than two years, according to the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent…
- 13 Apr 2026
Nigeria Needs Some 480,000 Local DPOs for Data Protection
Nigeria needs some 480,000 data protection officers (DPOs), to develop, implement, and oversee organizations’ data privacy strategy to ensure compliance with laws like the GDPR and the Nigeria Data…
- 14 Jun 2026
CSOs Raise Alarm over Nigeria’s Data Protection Crisis
A coalition of civil society organisations has warned that Nigerians’ personal information remains vulnerable to abuse despite existing data protection laws. In a statement titled “Protected From the…
- 12 May 2025
NDPC to Launch Regulatory AI Sandboxes for Data Protection in Nigeria
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with private sector ICT firms to explore the use of adaptive regulatory sandboxes that can support the integration of Artificial…
- 8 Apr 2025
NDPC to Strengthen Data Privacy Practices in Nigeria
National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening data privacy practices across Nigeria’s public and private sectors. Speaking at a regional capacity-building…
- 6 Jul 2025
NDPC Slaps Multichoice with ₦766M Fine for Data Privacy Violations
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined MultiChoice Nigeria ₦766,242,500 for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). NDPC is a public institution that processes data in…
- 4 Feb 2026
NDPC Commits to Balancing Data Privacy, Protection Information
Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has expressed its commitment to balance information around data privacy and protection. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner, NDPC, stated this in…
- 25 Feb 2026
NDPC Urges Education Ministry to Prioritise Data Protection Compliance
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure strict compliance with data privacy regulations across Nigeria’s education sector to protect personal…
- 4 May 2026
Why 9 African Countries Are Looking to Nigeria for Data Protection Lessons
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has hosted delegates from nine African countries for a cross-regional peer exchange visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on data protection, privacy,…
- 29 May 2026
NDPC Raises Alarm: Fake News, Data Abuse Could Destroy Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned that the growing misuse of personal data and digital platforms could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. NDPC The…
- 5 May 2025
NDPC, Mastercard Partner to Strengthen Data Protection
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mastercard to enhance data protection in Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, commissioner, NDPC and Derek Ho,deputy…
- 14 May 2024
NDPC Reopens Registration Portal for Intending DPCOs to Foster Data Protection Culture in Nigeria
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced the reopening of registration for Organizations interested in becoming Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). This decision comes as…
- 4 Oct 2023
NDPC, OIC UK Set to Ink MoU On Data Protection Laws
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated bilateral cooperation on data privacy and protection with the Office of the Information Commissioner, United Kingdom. At its Study Visit to the…
- 25 Feb 2025
NDPC Secures NJI’s Support for Data Privacy Rights in Nigeria
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has secured the support of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), in line with its objective of safeguarding the data privacy rights of Nigerians. Dr.…
- 6 Jul 2023
Nigeria Data Protection Commission to Partner DPCOs in Training 50,000 Youths on Data Protection Every Year
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it will partner with Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) in training 50,000 young Nigerians who are interested in building careers in data…
- 15 May 2024
Annual General Meeting: Nigeria Set to Host the 2025 Edition of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ Conference
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is to host the 10th edition of the prestigious Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting. This…
- 21 Mar 2025
TikTok and Truecaller Face NDPC Investigation Amid Data Protection Concerns
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated an investigation into the data processing practices of Tiktok and Truecaller, following growing concerns about potential privacy violations.…
- 5 Nov 2024
NDPC Partners Adeoluwa, Digital Influencer on Protection Awareness
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to promote data protection and privacy awareness in Nigeria by signing a Memorandum of Understanding…
- 24 Oct 2023
Data Protection: Nigeria Earns Accreditation into Global Privacy Assembly
In recognition of her landmark achievements in the advancement of data privacy and protection, Nigeria has been admitted as a member of Global Privacy Assembly (GPA). The Nigeria Data Protection Bill…
- 20 Mar 2025
NDPC Unveils Directive to Strengthen Nigeria's Data Privacy
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Thursday unveiled the Nigeria Data Protection Act - General Application and Implementation Directive (NDP Act-GAID), 2025. The directive is aimed at…
- 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…
- 23 Jul 2024
NDPC Meets with INEC to Enhance Data Protection Measures in Election Process
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought clarifications and sensitization on data protection from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). This request was made during an…
- 24 Mar 2024
NDPC, Ondo State Partner to Upskill Youths, Create Jobs in Data Protection
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has expressed its readiness to work with the Ondo state government to promote a culture of Data Protection that would also help create employment…
- 24 Mar 2024
NDPC Chief, Olatunji, Spotlights Data Protection's Role in Digital Economy
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), shed light on the significance of data protection in the digital economy during the recent pre-launch…
- 9 Feb 2025
NDPC’s Data Protection Revenue Rose 93.6 Percent to N12Bn in 2024
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) data protection cumulative revenue rose by 93.6 per cent to N12 billion in 2024 from N6.2 billion in 2023. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner, NDPC…
- 21 May 2024
NDPC Empowers Institute to Certify Data Protection Professionals
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has said the certification of data protection professionals in the country will significantly reduce capital flight and create more than 500,000 jobs in the…
- 14 Dec 2023
FG Launches 5-Year Data Protection Roadmap
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Nigeria Data Protection Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (NDP-SRAP 2023-2027). expected to create about 500,000 jobs and generate more than…
- 3 Jan 2025
NDPC to Impose Heavy Fines on Defaulting Data Processors, Controllers this Year
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced plans to significantly ramp up enforcement and impose substantial fines on data controllers and processors that violate the Nigeria Data…