Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are booming, as companies pursue new markets, technologies, and customers. But in today’s data-driven economy, global M&A transactions come with hidden legal and compliance risks — particularly around data privacy and protection laws. From the EU’s GDPR to Nigeria’s NDPA, California’s CPRA, and China’s PIPL, every jurisdiction has its own […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we live, work, and interact online. From predictive analytics and facial recognition to autonomous systems and personalized ads, AI depends on massive data flows.But here’s the paradox — as AI grows smarter, data privacy grows weaker. In 2026, businesses, regulators, and consumers face an urgent question:Who really owns the […]
Foldable smartphones have captured headlines and imaginations ever since the first commercial models appeared. But more than a decade after early prototypes, many skeptics still wonder: are these flexible-screen devices just a gimmick or are they genuinely the next evolution in mobile computing? 1. Market Landscape: Rapid Growth … but with Headwinds 1.1 Size, trends, […]
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, […]
The recent Qantas data breach sent shockwaves across the global business community, highlighting the growing vulnerabilities even among well-established, security-conscious organizations. For many U.S. businesses, this incident serves as a wake-up call about the importance of data governance, incident response, and customer transparency. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, every company—whether an airline, bank, or e-commerce […]
