Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy 23 February 2026
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), represented by National Commissioner and CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has joined a coalition of international data protection authorities to issue a formal Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy. Released on February 23, 2026, the global directive responds to serious concerns regarding artificial intelligence systems that […]
NDPC and Digital Africa Launch National Data Challenge to Breed “Privacy-First” Gen Z Leaders
As part of activities to promote data protection and privacy in secondary schools, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) launched the National Data Challenge for Secondary Schools during the Data Privacy Summit 2026. The initiative was in collaboration with Digital Africa Limited. The Secondary School Data Challenge is a strategic platform to deepen and strengthen […]
NDPC CEO Dr. Olatunji Projects $1.81 Trillion African AI Economy by 2030 at Nairobi Summit
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, delivered a keynote titled, “The Horizon: Shaping Africa’s AI and Cyber Frontier,” at the Smartcomply Kenya Launch and Executive Breakfast Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr Olatunji spoke on AI and how it is currently shaping the world across all sectors. He noted […]
NDPC and Google Partner to Integrate Nigerian Local Languages into Emerging AI Technologies
The National Commissioner/ CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from Google, led by Mr Charles Murito, Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Government Affairs and Public Policy. The aim of the meeting was to deepen potential areas of partnership between Google and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission, with […]
Jigawa State Partners NDPC to Pioneer Subnational Data Privacy Governance in Northern Nigeria
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received the Director-General of the Jigawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (JISITDEA), Dr Mohammed Hassan, and his team on a courtesy visit to the NDPC. Dr Hassan commended the NDPC, under the leadership of Dr Olatunji, for its support so […]
Zenith Bank and NYSC Crowned Most Compliant Entities at NDPC 2026 Awards Night
The climax of National Privacy Week 2026 organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was the Dinner and Awards Night held at the Transcorp Centre, Abuja. The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, led members of staff, partners from the public and private sectors, civil society and other industry stakeholders to the […]
NDPC and Ministry of Education Launch Joint Working Group to Enforce Data Privacy in Schools
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Vincent Olatunji, led staff of the Commission on a strategic working visit to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at his office, where the Minister of State, Dr Suwaiba Said Ahmad, was also present. Dr Olatunji commended Dr Alausa for his warm reception. While […]
NDPC and NCS Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Nigeria’s Data Protection Implementation
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a team from the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), led by its National President, Professor Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu (FNCS), on a courtesy visit to the Commission in Abuja. Prof Aliyu commended Dr Olatunji for his commitment to the NCS over the years […]
NDPC and NUJ Partner to Harmonize Press Freedom with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by its Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, on a courtesy visit to the Commission in Abuja. Comrade Ike commended the NDPC, under the leadership of […]
NDPC and Nigeria Governors’ Forum Partner to Standardize Data Privacy Across 36 States
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led members of staff of the Commission on a strategic working visit to the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Abdulateef Shittu, at the NGF Secretariat in Abuja. Dr Shittu warmly welcomed Dr Olatunji to his office and added that […]
