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 […]
Why Compare GDPR and NDPA? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) are two major privacy laws shaping how organizations handle personal data. GDPR: EU-wide law, effective since May 2018. NDPA: Nigeria’s first full-fledged data protection law, signed in 2023. Both laws protect individuals’ privacy and regulate companies, but […]
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, […]