On October 7, 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) met at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja to deepen their collaboration on data protection in the transport sector. The goal: to ensure that as FRSC uses digital tools and information to improve road safety, it also safeguards […]
The financial technology (fintech) industry has become one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide, reshaping how we save, invest, borrow, and transfer money. According to KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech report (2024), global fintech investment reached $136 billion, driven by innovations in AI, blockchain, payments, and digital banking. If you want to understand the future of finance, […]
Nigeria’s journey toward digital governance faces a serious setback as 24 government agencies in the North-Central region have been found operating without published privacy policies. According to a report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), this violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 exposes millions of Nigerians to risks of identity theft, […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms Inc. — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — have entered advanced settlement talks regarding the $32.8 million fine imposed on the tech giant for alleged violations of Nigerian users’ privacy rights. This case, one of the most high-profile enforcement actions under Nigeria’s Data Protection […]
Data protection compliance is no longer optional — it’s a business survival requirement. Regulations like the GDPR (EU), CCPA/CPRA (California), NDPA (Nigeria), and HIPAA (US healthcare) are reshaping how organizations handle personal data. Yet, many companies fail to meet compliance standards, resulting in multi-million-dollar fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. This article explores […]
