Digital Africa Global Consult (DAGC) has partnered with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to launch the Nigeria Data Challenge — a groundbreaking educational competition that will teach secondary school students the importance of data privacy and digital responsibility. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of […]
Data Privacy
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the official registry for .ng domains, has announced the launch of its WHOIS Privacy Redaction service, a key move to strengthen privacy and trust within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The newly launched service allows .ng domain registrants to hide personal information—such as names, phone numbers, […]
Foreign diplomats from five major Western nations have raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, warning that the legislation is increasingly being weaponised to stifle dissent, suppress free expression, and erode democratic freedoms. In a joint statement issued on Nigeria’s Democracy Day in Abuja, representatives from the United States, United […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced a strategic partnership with private sector ICT firms to deploy adaptive regulatory sandboxes for Artificial Intelligence (AI). This initiative seeks to embed AI into Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem, spur innovation, and foster cross-border digital collaboration. The announcement was made during a one-day […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has secured the support of the National Judicial Institute (NJI). The NJI, responsible for training judicial officers from magistrate courts to the Supreme Court, will collaborate with the NDPC to enhance the judiciary’s understanding and enforcement of data protection laws. During a courtesy visit […]
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have jointly established the Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG), Cyber Era NG has learned. The National Commissioner and CEO of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, officially inaugurated the working group, expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), showcased Nigeria’s groundbreaking progress in data protection during his keynote address at the R.I.S.K Dubai 2024 Conference. Held at the Dubai International Financial Centre, the event brought together global thought leaders to discuss risk management and […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has been named the ID4Africa Deputy Ambassador for Nigeria, effective January 1, 2025. This prestigious appointment recognizes Dr. Olatunji’s pivotal role in advancing digital transformation and championing secure and inclusive identity systems across Africa. Announcing the appointment, Dr. […]
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has apprehended three bookshop owners in Rivers State on suspicion of involvement in book piracy. The arrests followed a recent anti-piracy operation within the Port Harcourt metropolis, according to the Director of the NCC Port Harcourt Directorate, Abdul Babatunde. Babatunde revealed that during the operation, […]
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has urged publishers, state governments, and all involved in the book industry to guarantee that books and educational materials funded by taxpayers are accessible to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled. Dr. John O. Asein, the Director-General of the NCC, emphasized the […]