Nigeria Showcases Data Protection Journey at Global CBPR Workshop in Singapore
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Workshop held at the Village Hotel, Sentosa, Singapore from the 26th to 28th of May, 2025. The event brought together data protection regulators, government officials, private technology companies, and industry leaders globally.� The two-day workshop, organised by Infocomm Media Development […]
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 Commends NDPC on Successful NADPA Conference Hosting
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 […]
NDPC Outlines Mandate and Achievements to Ministry’s New Permanent Secretary
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was at the office of the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr Rafiu Adeladan, to brief him on the Commission’s mandate. Dr Olatunji congratulated Mr Adeladan, and wished him a successful tenure. He then walked […]
Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission Advocates for Stronger Digital Security in West Africa
The Head of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Mr Olorunisomo Isola, participated in a high-level plenary session on “Enhancing Digital Resilience: Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Online Safety,” at the West African Internet Governance Forum 2025, held in Abuja. During the session, Mr Isola spoke on the importance of collaborative […]
WAIGF Kicks Off in Abuja, Emphasizing Digital Resilience and Inclusion for West Africa
The opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF), themed “Building a Resilient, Inclusive and Safe Digital Future for West Africa,” was held in Abuja, with the keynote address delivered by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ’Bosun Tijani. In his goodwill message, the National Commissioner/CEO […]
Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission Leads Discussion on Digital Identity Risk Governance in Africa
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, represented Nigeria as a panelist during a panel session titled “Digital Identity: Data Risk Governance” at the 2025 edition of ID4Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Sharing Nigeria’s experience during the session, he highlighted key developments and challenges in the country’s digital identity […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji Champions Data Privacy at Crucial ID4Africa Summit
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr Vincent Olatunji, is participating in the ongoing ID4Africa Summit themed “Digital Identity at Scale: Prioritising Use, Accelerating Impact,” currently taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The ID4Africa Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the premier conference and expo focused on addressing Africa’s Identity for Development (ID4D) […]
NADPA-RAPDP Conference Highlights Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for Data Innovation
The 2025 edition of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) Conference and Annual General Meeting featured a Masterclass titled “Enabling Privacy and Innovation through Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs).” The comprehensive session enabled participants to gain a deep understanding of PETs through a structured mental model. It afforded participants the opportunity to learn how […]
