At the opening of the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference in Abuja, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, delivered a compelling call for unity and collaboration across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Representing all heads of parastatals under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital […]
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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 […]
Africa’s leading minds on data governance gathered in Abuja for the 8th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP), hosted from April 28 to 30, 2025. Themed “Balancing Innovation in Africa with the Protection of Privacy in Emerging Technologies,” the high-level forum became […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has officially launched the National Certification Programme for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to address the gap in data protection skills across the country. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, aims to train 500 DPOs in its first cohort, advancing Nigeria’s digital economy goals. At the […]