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 […]
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 […]
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 […]