August 25, 2025 — The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has directed banks, insurance companies, and other players in the financial services sector to comply with its mandatory data protection audit within the next 21 days. The Commission said the directive became necessary following concerns over weak compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, stressing
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a ₦766 million fine on MultiChoice Nigeria for multiple violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act. The regulatory body announced the sanction following an in-depth investigation that uncovered serious breaches involving the unlawful processing of users’ personal data, unauthorized cross-border data transfers, and failure to obtain valid
Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has expressed the Commission’s intention to collaborate with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to strengthen the strategic implementation of data protection policies across federal institutions. During a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the BPP,
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark to enhance compliance with data protection regulations and bolster cybersecurity measures. As part of this collaboration, the NIS recently conducted a comprehensive training
