Safeguarding Government Data: NDPC, NALTF Collaborate on Privacy Standards for Public Institutions
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated actively in a Policy Roundtable on the Implementation of Data Protection Standards in Public Institutions, organised by the National Assembly Library and Resource Centre, established under the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (NALTF), in Abuja. The NDPC was represented by staff members of the Commission, Ms Busayomi Oludotun […]
Cybersecurity Forum 2026: NDPC Highlights Robust Data Protection as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Head of Strategy, Partnerships and Communications at the Commission, Mrs Abiola Jide-Abe, at the 2026 Stakeholders Forum on Cybersecurity in Abuja. In her remarks, Mrs Jide-Abe stated that the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act), is the […]
Securing Student Data: Minister Directs Immediate Implementation of NDPC Privacy Guidelines
As part of efforts to deepen privacy in Nigeria’s education ecosystem, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, participated as a panellist at the official launch of the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), organised by the Federal Ministry of Education. Speaking during the panel session titled “Data-driven […]
Data Privacy in the Age of AI: NDPC Tasks Tech Developers on Building Secure Systems for Children
The National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Head of Strategy, Partnerships & Communications at the Commission, Mrs Abiola Jide-Abe, at the Children ICT/STEM Summit hosted by High Tech Center in Abuja. Reinforcing the need to protect children’s data in the digital space, particularly as AI technologies expand, Mrs […]
NDPC Reaffirms Commitment to Public Trust, Highlights Recent Nationwide Cyber Drills for MDAs
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by an officer from the IT & Cybersecurity Department of the Commission, Mr Abubakar Mahmud, at a technical panel session during the International Conference on Science, Technology & Innovation (STIConf 2026). The session, titled “Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence”, explored […]
WACC 2026: NDPC Reaffirms Duty of Care for Data Controllers, Outlines Next Steps for Digital Trust
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, delivered an Executive Regulatory Insight on, “From Awareness to Accountability: Strengthening Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria’s Digital Economy” at the 15th West Africa Convergence Conference (WACC), held in Lagos. Dr Olatunji commended the organisers of WACC for their consistency in bringing together […]
NDPC Approves 100 VPA Vouchers, Grants Capacity Building Support to Joint Revenue Board
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), led by its Executive Secretary, Mr Olusegun Adesokan. Mr Adesokan thanked Dr Olatunji for the warm reception. He provided an overview of the JRB, noting that it was established by President Bola Ahmed […]
NDPC Deepens Grassroots Sensitisation, Takes Data Privacy Campaign to NYSC Orientation Camp
In furtherance of its mandate to promote data privacy awareness and foster a culture of data protection among Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) conducted a sensitisation programme for corps members at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Abuja. The NDPC team was led by Barrister Princewill Odinaka of the Commission’s […]
NDPC Sensitises OAU Students on Responsible Digital Engagement at 5th DPAC Edition
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) held the fifth edition of the Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign (DPAC) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, as part of its nationwide sensitisation initiative aimed at promoting data protection and privacy awareness among students in tertiary institutions. The event was declared open by the National Commissioner/CEO of […]
NDPC, Stanbic IBTC Deepen Partnership on Data Protection and Staff Capacity Building
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received the management team of Stanbic IBTC Bank, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wole Adeniyi, on a strategic working visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Mr Adeniyi commended Dr Olatunji for his commitment to nation-building. He stated that Stanbic […]
