The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta, has launched the Yoruba translation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, bringing digital rights closer to millions of Nigerians across linguistic and cultural lines. The launch, held at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, Lagos, was a convergence […]
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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 […]
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 Federal Government has launched the country’s first National Virtual Privacy Academy, an initiative spearheaded by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. The launch took place in Abuja during the 8th Annual Conference of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) and marks a […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has been appointed as the Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee within the Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA). His appointment was confirmed during a committee meeting held on April 2, 2025, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing influence […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled a new regulatory framework to guide the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act), 2023. This development follows the Presidential Assent granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on June 12, 2023, marking a milestone in the country’s commitment to […]
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 Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently hosted representatives from global technology giants Meta, Microsoft, and Google in a high-level strategic meeting aimed at fostering collaboration. The meeting, which was gathered by Techeconomy, focused on exploring potential partnerships between the NDPC […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) hosted a specialized training workshop for members of the Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF). The initiative underscores NDPC’s drive to equip international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) operating in Nigeria with the necessary skills and knowledge to uphold data security standards. Representing NDPC’s National Commissioner and CEO, […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced its National Privacy Week with a high-profile press conference marking the 2025 Global Privacy Day. At the event, the National Commissioner and CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, delivered a keynote address highlighting the Commission’s progress in safeguarding personal data and strengthening privacy rights […]