As part of the “Renewed Hope” agenda and the 8 Presidential Priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have partnered to train 5,000 youths in data privacy and protection. This collaboration, formalized by the signing of a […]
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Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event is scheduled to take place in Abuja in May 2025. […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a N555.8 million fine on Fidelity Bank PLC following an investigation into violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019. The fine, which represents 0.1% of the bank’s 2023 annual gross revenue, must be paid […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has been nominated for the prestigious Giovanni Buttarelli Award 2024 by the Global Privacy Assembly. This award honors individuals for their exceptional leadership and efforts in fostering international collaboration in data privacy and […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Data.Org, has introduced a Responsible Data Management Course. This free online resource aims to equip public servants with essential knowledge of ethical data management, integrating the theoretical aspects of the Nigeria […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is pleased to announce the reopening of registration for organizations interested in becoming Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). This move underscores NDPC’s dedication to instilling a culture of accountability and transparency in data processing practices throughout Nigeria. The registration portal, previously closed in 2023, […]
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 […]
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 […]