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The Head of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Mr Olorunisomo Isola, participated in a high-level plenary session on “Enhancing Digital Resilience: Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Online Safety,” at the West African Internet Governance Forum 2025, held in Abuja.

During the session, Mr Isola spoke on the importance of collaborative regulation, proactive cyber defense, and robust data privacy frameworks to protect citizens and support innovation amid growing digital threats and rapid technological evolution.

His contributions reinforced NDPC’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and trusted digital environment. By advocating for cross-border cooperation and policy alignment in cybersecurity and data governance, Mr Isola signalled the role of the NDPC as a regional leader in shaping a resilient digital future for West Africa.

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The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Head of the Legal, Enforcement, and Regulations Department, Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq., at the grand finale of the data protection training for staff of

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Africa Consult.
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Workshop held at the Village Hotel, Sentosa, Singapore from the 26th to 28th of May, 2025. The event brought together data protection regulators, government officials,,, 1/6

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The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from the Police Service Commission (PSC), led by its Chairman, Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hashimu Salihu Argungu, mni. 1/8

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The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from Microsoft led by Jeff Bullwinkel, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs for Europe, the Middle East,

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"Nigeria currently has one of the best Data Protection Commissions in Africa" . Dr 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani
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