NDPC Unveils Strategic Plan for First-of-its-Kind Virtual Privacy Academy
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) held a strategic workshop on the Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA) for staff members of the Commission. The VPA, scheduled for launch on July 1st, 2025, is designed to bridge the gap between the theoretical understanding of data protection and privacy and its practical application in everyday life, using the […]
NDPC Joins Zamfara in Drive to Equip Students with Digital Literacy and Data Protection Skills
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was represented at the Stakeholder Engagement on the Draft Zamfara Digital Literacy Framework, held in Gusau, Zamfara State, to equip students from the foundational level of primary school through tertiary education with digital literacy and knowledge on how best to safely navigate the digital world. Speaking at the event, […]
Nigeria’s NDPC Joins Delegation Understudying Estonia’s Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Success
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was part of the Nigerian delegation on a cybersecurity study tour to Estonia. The study tour, coordinated by the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre in the Office of the National Security Adviser, was to understudy Estonia’s advanced digital transformation journey and explore potential […]
NDPC Equips Immigration Service Staff with Data Protection Skills in Crucial Training
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was ably represented by the Head of Research and Development, Dr Tolulope Pius-Fadipe, at the Data Protection Induction Training Workshop organised for the Command and Control Centre staff of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). The workshop aimed to enhance awareness and build […]
NDPC, Digital Africa Consult Launch “Nigeria Data Challenge” to Train Secondary Students on Privacy
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Africa Consult. The MoU was signed to formalise a training-focused initiative aimed at embedding a culture of data protection and privacy among secondary school students across states and geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The initiative, tagged Nigeria Data Challenge, is designed […]
NDPC and BPP Partner to Bolster Data Protection in Nigeria’s Procurement Processes
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led staff of the Commission on a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun. Dr Olatunji commended Dr Adedokun for the warm reception extended to him and the NDPC team. He stated that data […]
NDPC Commits to Supporting NICRAT in Complying with Nigeria Data Protection Act
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received in audience, a team from the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), led by its Acting Director of Cancer Surveillance and Monitoring, Dr Joy Iya-Benson. During her speech, Dr Iya-Benson gave a brief insight into NICRAT’s mandate—which includes collection, […]
NDPC, Police Service Commission Partner to Bolster Data Protection in Nigeria Police Force
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. Dr Olatunji commended the PSC boss for his collaborative leadership approach and commitment to working with other government institutions […]
Microsoft Pledges Deeper Collaboration with NDPC, Eyes Unified African Data Protection Standard
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, and Africa. Mr Bullwinkel congratulated the National Commissioner and the entire NDPC on the successful hosting […]
Huawei Nigeria Board Director Felicitates with NDPC on African Data Protection Summit Success
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from Huawei Nigeria, led by its Board Director, Mr Jim Zhang. The purpose of the visit was to felicitate with the Commission following the successful hosting of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference and Annual General […]
