Nigeria’s data protection landscape is entering its most decisive compliance phase yet. With the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) intensifying investigations, mandatory audit returns, sector-by-sector probes, and stronger financial sanctions, 2026 is shaping up to be the year the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) moves fully from policy into aggressive enforcement. For fintechs, banks, universities, […]
WhatsApp has issued a fresh warning to users after discovering a sophisticated fake version of its app that was actually embedded with spyware. The incident is a major reminder that cybercriminals and surveillance actors are increasingly using trusted platforms to trick users into handing over sensitive data. In this article, we break down what happened, […]
Nigerian Websites That Expose User Data: Risks, Real Cases, and How to Stay Safe In Nigeria’s fast growing digital economy, millions of people use websites every day for banking, shopping, news, education, telecom services, and government transactions. But behind this convenience lies a serious privacy concern: many websites collect, process, and sometimes expose user data […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has officially launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd. and Sterling Bank, aimed at protecting personal data and enforcing compliance with Nigeria’s data protection laws. What Happened Scope of the Investigation The NDPC is examining several key areas, including: Regulatory and Compliance Focus In […]
Fresh cybersecurity concerns have emerged in Nigeria’s financial technology ecosystem as the threat actor known as ByteToBreach has allegedly claimed responsibility for a new cyberattack targeting Remita, one of the country’s most widely used payment and transaction platforms. The actor, who recently made similar claims regarding Sterling Bank, now alleges that terabytes of sensitive customer […]
