The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) continues to reinforce its global partnerships in advancing digital trust, cybersecurity, and data governance. In a recent development, the Commission—through its Head of Research and Development Department, Dr. Tolulope Pius-Fadipe—received a delegation of Finnish cybersecurity experts led by Ms. Maria Ruuskanen, Trade Officer at the Embassy of Finland. This […]
In a groundbreaking effort to make data privacy accessible to all Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) officially launched the Yoruba Version of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 on October 15, 2025, in Ikeja, Lagos State. The event, hosted by the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), […]
As Nigeria’s NDPC and France’s CNIL deepen their collaboration, this article explores how both nations are shaping stronger data protection and privacy frameworks for citizens and organizations in 2026. Introduction Data protection is becoming a cornerstone of digital governance worldwide. As nations build frameworks to protect personal information, partnerships between regulators are crucial for fostering […]
The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, led a delegation to the French Embassy in Lagos to explore strategic collaboration between Nigeria and France in advancing data protection, privacy innovation, and regulatory capacity. The meeting represents a major step toward international cooperation in privacy regulation, positioning Nigeria […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) continues to make bold strides on the continental stage. The Commission recently participated in the Digital Government Africa (DGA) Summit 2025 held in Lusaka, Zambia, where key African leaders, policymakers, and digital innovators gathered to shape the continent’s digital governance roadmap. The summit—declared open by the President of Zambia, […]