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- 29 Jan 2016
IIM-Africa Chair, DKIPPI Warn Against Data Privacy Abuse
Dr Oyedokun Oyewole, president and chairman Governing Council of the Institute of Information Management (IIM) Africa, and Tokunbo Smith, chairman Data & Knowledge Information Privacy Protection…
- 28 Jan 2025
NDPC @ 2025 Data Privacy Day, Calls for Collaboration on Awareness
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has called for increased collaboration to raise awareness and foster data privacy and protection across Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner,…
- 28 Jan 2021
Global Data Privacy Day 2021: Pantami Assures Nigerians of Data Security
Dr Isa Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has assured Nigerians and the international community that citizens’ and the country’s data is 99 percent secure. Pantami in his…
- 28 Jan 2022
Data Privacy Day: Celebrating Citizen’s Right to Privacy And Protection in Nigeria
By Mubarak Umar 2022 marks the third year in which Nigeria will be joining the international community to celebrate the World Data Privacy Day – an international event that occurs on January 28 th of…
- 18 Sept 2013
DataLaws Launches Data Protection, Privacy Consultancy
DataLaws Nigeria Limited, has unveiled a new breed data protection and privacy consultancy to provide consultancy advice, training and capacity building in the areas of data protection and privacy.…
- 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…
- 28 Apr 2026
Data Privacy Ignorance Threatens National Security - DKIPPI
Data Knowledge and Information Privacy Protection Initiative (DKIPPI) has warned that widespread ignorance of data privacy practices is exposing Nigeria to serious national security and economic…
- 26 Jan 2024
Amid International Data Privacy Day Kaspersky Shares Privacy Predictions for 2024
AI-enabled wearables could spark debates about privacy, and the anticipated proliferation of AR and VR is likely to set new standards regarding privacy in 2024. At the same time, the significance of…
- 29 Jan 2023
Paradigm Initiative Calls on Stakeholders to Observe Privacy Best Practices in Commemoration of Data Privacy Day
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), leading Pan African Digital Rights and Inclusion organization has urged individuals and civil society to continue to hold to account all actors to ensure best practices are…
- 29 Jul 2019
Court Tasks NIMC on Security and Privacy, Commends Paradigm Initiative’s Data Privacy Advocacy
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has commended Paradigm Initiative for its advocacy work in Nigeria and urges the organization not to rest on its oars. This commendation was given while…
- 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…
- 21 Nov 2024
NDPC to Begin Prosecution of Data Privacy Offenders from 2025
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) will start prosecuting data privacy offenders from the beginning of 2025, according to Babatunde Bamigboye, head of the Legal Enforcement and Regulation…
- 15 Jul 2025
Olatunji, NDPC Boss Calls for Integrated Strategy on Data Privacy, Cyber-Security
Dr Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner, Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has emphasized that data privacy, protection, and cybersecurity are “inseparable pillars of the digital age”…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 29 Jan 2020
Data Privacy Day 2020: Expert Calls on Buhari to Assent to Data Protection Bill
As the world marks Data Privacy Day 2020, a cybersecurity expert, Mr. Remi Afon has called on the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Data Protection bill, which was passed by the 8…
- 4 Sept 2025
Mastercard and NDPC Join Forces to Elevate Data Privacy in Nigeria
Mastercard has successfully onboarded its Nigerian employees onto the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s (NDPC) Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA), reinforcing its commitment to privacy, data…
- 23 Feb 2025
NDPC Joins Forces with NJI to Bolster Data Privacy in Nigeria
In line with its objective of safeguarding the data privacy rights of Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has secured the support of the National Judicial Institute (NJI). It…
- 5 Feb 2026
NDPC, NCC Seal Landmark MoU to Fortify Telecom Data Privacy Nationwide
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have inked a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding to sharpen data protection and privacy standards across…
- 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…
- 14 Jan 2026
NITDA DG Reaffirms Nigeria–U.S. Partnership on Data Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the United States…
- 31 Oct 2025
Meta, NDPC to Finalize $32.8m Data Privacy Settlement Terms November 3
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms Inc. are set to formally adopt the final terms of a $32.8 million data privacy settlement before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Nov.…
- 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…
- 15 Sept 2024
Nigeria in the Forefront of Enhancing Consent and Data Privacy in Identity Management – Durodola
While the world grapples with how to solve data privacy issues with rising cases of cybercrime and identity theft, Mr. Olatunji Durodola, founder and chief innovation officer of UrbanID Global, who…
- 3 Jun 2022
Spirion and Spire Solutions Partner to Address Growing Data Privacy and Security Needs Across Middle East and Africa
Spirion, a pioneer in data protection and compliance, on Friday announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for its suite of sensitive data privacy, security and governance…
- 17 Feb 2026
Temu Assures Compliance Amid Nigeria Data Privacy Probe
Temu, the global e-commerce platform expanding in Nigeria, has officially addressed an inquiry from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) over alleged data privacy violations, confirming its…
- 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…
- 12 Jul 2019
NITDA Investigates Banks, Telcos for Breaching Data Privacy Rights
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is investigating some entities including banks, Fintechs, telcos and others which allegedly breached data privacy rights of Nigerians,…
- 18 Jan 2021
How to Address Data Privacy Concerns in the Workplace and Maximize Employee Trust
By Andrew Bourne, Region Manager, Africa, Zoho Corporation As businesses look to overcome the challenges of 2020, they’ll have a number of goals in mind. For some, it will be about survival while…
- 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…