Nigeria’s data protection framework has undergone a major transformation in recent years, moving from a regulatory guideline system to a full statutory legal regime. The shift from the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) represents one of the most significant upgrades in the country’s digital governance history. For businesses, […]
Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem is once again under intense scrutiny after a massive SMS and personal data leak involving a digital lending platform resurfaced in public discourse. The incident, linked to BestFin Nigeria’s iCredit app, exposed highly sensitive customer information including private SMS histories, OTP codes, BVN validation logs, device identifiers, and emergency contact data. […]
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 […]
