The Senate’s Communications Committee has given the nod to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) budget of N549.6 billion for the upcoming year. During a joint session chaired by Senator Ikra Bilbis from Zamfara Central, the committee members unanimously approved the NCC’s 2024 budget proposal through voice votes, following a motion […]
DATA PROTECTION
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced increased scrutiny on its licensees following a recent incident involving unauthorized NIN verification by expressverify.com. An investigation into the matter has revealed that a third-party, originally authorized to provide verification services, may have allowed expressverify.com to use its NIN verification credentials […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has affirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Ondo state government to foster a culture of Data Protection while also generating employment opportunities for youth in the state. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, made this declaration during a meeting with His […]
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has issued an order for a comprehensive investigation into allegations of unauthorized access to the personal data of individuals enrolled in the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database. This move comes as a response to growing public […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has forged two significant Memoranda of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), marking a pivotal step towards enhancing data protection initiatives across diverse sectors. At the signing ceremony held at the […]
To enhance data protection measures and accountability in Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has released a crucial Guidance Notice mandating the registration of data controllers and processors in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023. The Guidance Notice, marked NDPC/HQ/GN/VOL.02/24, serves to clarify the types […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to finalizing the National Data Fusion Centre (NCDFC) to facilitate seamless information sharing among security agencies, aimed at curbing criminal activities across Nigeria. Speaking at a recent meeting held at the Ministry […]
With the aim of bolstering data protection in Nigeria, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, announced the commission’s achievement of engaging with 163 Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). Dr. Olatunji highlighted the collaborative efforts between NDPC and DPCOs, […]
Organizations throughout Lagos Nigeria are making significant strides towards heightened efficiency and streamlined workflows by wholeheartedly embracing Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), as endorsed by esteemed Information and Communications experts. Dr. Patrick Ede, Director of ICT Operations at PPC Limited, Nigeria’s premier ICT and infrastructure development company, and a recognized authority […]
In anticipation of its upcoming enforcement drive in 2024, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has taken a proactive step by issuing a comprehensive Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs) in Nigeria. The move aims to ensure a high level of professionalism among firms licensed to provide […]