NDPC and CIoD Nigeria Partner to Embed Data Privacy into Corporate Governance Excellence
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria on a courtesy visit to the Commission. The delegation was led by Alhaji Lamis Dikko, Second Vice President of CIoD Nigeria, who represented the President and Chairman of the Governing Council, […]
Beyond Training: FG and Ericsson Partner to Turn Nigerian Youth into World-Class Tech Exporters
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, gave key stakeholder remarks on behalf of the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ’Bosun Tijani, at the launch of the Ericsson Connect NextGen Hackathon and Ericsson Educate at the State House, Abuja. At the event, where the keynote address […]
NDPC and NYSC Partner to Train 3,700 Corps Members as Certified Data Protection Officers
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led members of staff on a working visit to the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General O.O. Nafiu, at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja. Dr Olatunji commended Brigadier General Nafiu for the warm reception extended to the NDPC […]
PSC Chairman DIG Argungu (Rtd) Vows Strict Adherence to NDP Act in Modern Policing
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led members of staff of the Commission on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd). Dr Olatunji commended DIG Argungu (rtd) for his participation in the recently concluded National Privacy Week (NPW) […]
From Compliance to Governance: NDPC IMPACT Initiative Outlines the Evolving Role of the DPO
As part of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)’s activities during the 2026 edition of National Privacy Week, the Commission held the second edition of the IMPACT initiative, with the topic: “The Accountability Chain: Deciphering Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance Obligations and the Role of Data Protection Officers in the Use of Emerging […]
Microsoft, Stanbic IBTC, and Optasia Map Out Blueprint for Ethical Data Growth at Abuja Summit
The third panel session at the National Data Privacy Summit, with the topic, “Innovation without Intrusion: Balancing Data-driven Growth with Privacy as a Fundamental Right,” was moderated by the Emerging Technologies and Policy Lead at Tech Hive Advisory Africa, Ridwan Oloyede. The panellists at the session were the Director of Government Affairs in West Africa […]
NDPC and TikTok Join Forces at National Summit to Tackle Algorithmic Risks to Nigerian Youth
The second panel session at the National Data Privacy Summit, with the topic, “Children, Youth and Digital Futures: Safeguarding Privacy in an Algorithmic World,” was moderated by the Head of Innovation at Floliz Nigeria Limited, Mr Daniel Uba. The panellists in the session were the Head of the Legal, Enforcement and Regulation Department at the […]
NDPC and NCC Ink Landmark MoU to Fortify Telecom Data Privacy and National Sovereignty
The digital economy sector recorded a major milestone today as the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The MoU aims to strengthen the protection of data and privacy within the telecommunications sector. At the signing ceremony, the National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent […]
Building Trust by Design: Industry Leaders Convene at National Summit to Tackle AI Ethics
The National Data Privacy Summit 2026 featured three panel sessions, with the first themed “Building Trust by Design: Privacy, Ethics, and Accountability in Emerging Technologies.” The session was moderated by Francis Sani, Technical Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ’Bosun Tijani. The panellists were Mr Bharat Noni, Data Protection […]
Alliance Trust Partner Advocates for Cross-Border Harmonization of Data Rules at Abuja Summit
In furtherance of the National Data Privacy Summit 2026, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Managing Partner at Alliance Trust Firm, Uche Val Obi, delivered a keynote speech on the Summit theme, “Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics and Innovation.” As part of the Summit, the second edition of the International Journal […]
