Nigeria Hosts Successful NADPA-RAPDP AGM, Focuses on Advancing Data Privacy Across Africa
The 2025 edition of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities was held in Abuja, with 20 member-nations in attendance. The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, welcomed the heads of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) to Nigeria for the AGM. He thanked them […]
NDPC Forges Alliances with African Counterparts After Landmark Data Protection Conference
Following the successful hosting of the 2025 edition of the NADPA-RAPDP Conference and Annual General Meeting, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, received representatives from several Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), including those of Gambia and Somalia. These delegations remained in Nigeria to study the strategy adopted by the […]
NDPC and Mastercard Sign MoU, Host DPIA Workshop to Boost Data Protection Expertise
As a teaser to the forthcoming NADPA-RAPDP Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with mastercard organised a workshop on Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for Data Protection Officers across both the public and private sectors. Also, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the NDPC and […]
Nigeria to Host African Data Protection Summit, Pursue Global Privacy Alliance
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, addressed members of the press during the press conference on the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) Conference and Annual General Meeting. The briefing was also an opportunity to announce Nigeria’s intention to become an associate member of the Global […]
NADPA-RAPDP Conference 2025 – Nigeria Hosts African Data Protection Authorities
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is excited to host the highly anticipated Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) from May 6th to 8th, 2025 at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. This significant event will bring together leading data protection authorities, experts, and stakeholders from across Africa […]
Minister Pate Pledges Health Sector Compliance with Data Protection Act
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led staff of the Commission on a working visit to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate. During the visit, Dr Olatunji gave a brief insight into the establishment of the NDPC and emphasised the importance of […]
NDPC, Microsoft Collaborate on Comprehensive Data Protection Training for Staff
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a human capital development team from Microsoft, led by Dr Olubayo Adekanmbi. The visit stemmed from the ongoing partnership between NDPC and Microsoft, aimed at bridging the competence gap and enhancing the understanding of the data protection and privacy ecosystem among […]
NDPC, ISACA Sign MoU for Code4Privacy Hackathon 2.0
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abuja chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) on the 2025 National Code4Privacy Hackathon 2.0. The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, during his remark, expressed his delight and commended ISACA for being a strategic […]
NDPC, Katsina State Collaborate on High-Impact Data Protection Workshop
In line with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)’s efforts to increase awareness on data privacy and protection at the state level, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, through the Katsina Directorate of Information Communication Technology (KATDICT), in collaboration with the NDPC, hosted a high-impact data protection workshop in Katsina State. The […]
Abuja Hotel Owners Forum Seeks NDPC Training on Data Protection Compliance
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received members of the Hotel Owners Forum, Abuja (HOFA), led by its President, Mr Emeka Ezekwesili at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Mr Ezekwesili commended the Commission’s efforts in creating awareness, considering the importance of the need to protect personal data. He […]
