Nigeria’s data protection landscape is facing another major test in 2026 as the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) launches a formal investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This development is not just another cybersecurity incident. It signals a deeper shift in how regulators are enforcing the Nigeria Data Protection […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 represents the most significant overhaul of data privacy regulation in Nigeria’s history. It officially replaced earlier fragmented frameworks such as the NDPR and established a unified legal structure for how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected across both public and private sectors. Since its enactment, the […]
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. […]
In a revelation that has reignited global debates around digital privacy and government surveillance, the FBI has officially confirmed that it purchases commercially available location data capable of tracking individuals’ movements and location history. This disclosure raises urgent legal, ethical, and cybersecurity questions, especially in a world where smartphones continuously generate location signals through apps, […]
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, […]
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