NDPC Joins African Regulators at PSA 2025 to Redefine Privacy, Power, and Trust in Africa’s Digital Future
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Head of the Commission’s Innovation Unit, Mrs Adaobi Nwankwo, at the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa (PSA 2025), themed “Redefining Privacy, Power, and Trust in Africa’s Digital Future.” Mrs Nwankwo gave the opening remarks at the event, which had […]
NDPC Charts Path from Regulation to Sustainable Implementation at Maiden ALDAPCON Summit
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated in the maiden Annual Data Protection Summit & AGM (APS2025) hosted by the Association of Licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisations of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) in collaboration with the NDPC in Lagos. The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented at the summit, themed “Strengthening Digital Trust […]
Dr. Olatunji Stresses Alignment of Identity Management with Data Protection and Privacy for Digital Trust
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, delivered a keynote address titled, “From Policy to Practice: Building Effective Frameworks for Identity Management Systems,” at the ongoing Data Protection Africa Summit (DPAS) in Accra, Ghana. In his speech, Dr Olatunji spoke on the importance of identity management systems, global efforts […]
NDPC Highlights Privacy-Preserving Technologies as Key Priority for Securing Health Data in Nigeria
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was ably represented by the Head of Research and Development at the Commission, Dr Tolulope Pius-Fadipe, at the 2025 Digital Health Interoperability Network Connectathon, hosted by the Digital Health Interoperability Network and held at the AfDB Hall, African University of Science and […]
Safeguarding Data Leads to Job Creation and Investment, NDPC CEO Affirms at Tech Summit
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, held an engaging fireside chat at the DataVerse Solutions Data Protection Tech Summit 2025, titled “Digital Privacy as an Engine for Economic Growth in Africa.” During the session, Dr Olatunji highlighted the importance of data protection and privacy, including its relevance to […]
NDPC Hosts VPA Breakfast Meeting to Strengthen Nigeria’s Privacy Ecosystem
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) hosted a Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA) Breakfast Meeting, bringing together data protection experts, compliance officers, policymakers, and industry innovators for an insightful engagement on strengthening Nigeria’s privacy ecosystem. The session highlighted VPA’s role in building professional capacity, deepening regulatory understanding, and promoting responsible data practices across sectors. Participants exchanged […]
NDPC Concludes Strategic French Visit, Explores Data Sovereignty Safeguards with IN Groupe, Thales, and Docaposte
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led the NDPC team, in continuation of its visit to France, by engaging with IN Groupe, Thales, Docaposte, the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Mission, the Directorate for Economic Diplomacy, and Université Paris 1 (Panthéon-Sorbonne) to examine data governance and sovereignty safeguards. IN […]
NDPC Shares Nigeria’s DPO Certification Model with French Counterparts for Global Competence
As part of its ongoing bilateral engagement with relevant authorities in France, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), led by the National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji, met with officials of Expertise France of the French Development Agency, and the leadership of the French Union of Data Protection Officers. The meeting with Expertise France explored the […]
Nigeria Deepens Data Governance Ties with France, Holds Bilateral Meetings with DINUM and CNIL in Paris
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) recorded a new milestone under its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan with its ongoing bilateral engagements with key French establishments in Paris, France. The engagement is being facilitated by the Economic Department of the French Embassy. During the first session of the engagements, the Nigerian delegation led by the […]
NDPC Officials Gain Key Insights into Mobile Privacy, AI Governance at GSMA Ministerial Programme in Rwanda
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was represented by Mr Abubakar Mahmud of the IT and Cybersecurity Unit and Mr Salim Ibrahim of the Innovation and Emerging Technologies Unit at the GSMA Ministerial Programme and Mobile Policy Week, held in Kigali, Rwanda. During the GSMA capacity-building sessions on Mobile Privacy, Security, and AI Governance, NDPC […]
