NADPA-RAPDP Conference: African DPAs Seek Stronger Mandate in Digital Era
The second break-out session of the recently concluded Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RAPDP) Conference and Annual General Meeting was chaired by the Senior Data Protection Expert with the European Commission’s International Digital Cooperation Project, Tamar Kaldini. With the theme, “Guardians of Privacy: Strengthening Africa’s Data Protection Authorities in the Digital Age,” the session […]
NDPC to Support Bauchi State in Building North-East Data Center with Best Practices
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received the Bauchi State Bureau for Information and Communication Technology and Digital Economy (BICT), led by its Director-General, Hayatudeen Babamaji. Mr Babamaji congratulated the NDPC, under the leadership of Dr Olatunji, for the significant strides the Commission has made so far. He […]
NDPC, Enugu Gaming Commission Partner on Data Protection
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission (ESGC), led by its Executive Secretary, Prince Arinze Arum. Prince Arinze noted that in November 2024, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the authority of Nigerian states to regulate lottery and gaming within […]
NDPC, NCC Launch Data Protection Working Group
The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has inaugurated a joint working group between the NDPC and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) named, Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG). The group was tasked with strengthening data protection and privacy in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. In his opening remarks, Dr Olatunji expressed his delight […]
NDPC Meets with Meta, Microsoft, Google
The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji received in audience, representatives from Meta, Microsoft, and Google for a strategic meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to explore collaboration between these industry giants and the Commission. They acknowledged that a key pillar of the Commission’s strategic roadmap is collaboration, and expressed their interest […]
NDPC Trains INGOs on Data Protection
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 Training Workshop organised for the Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF). The workshop aimed to enhance awareness and build capacity in data protection among international non-governmental organisations […]
Nigeria Launches National Broadband Alliance to Drive Connectivity
At the launch of the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), an initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and driving the expansion of broadband connectivity across the country, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani—ably represented by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida—delivered the keynote […]
NIRA Commends NDPC’s Data Protection Efforts
The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), led by its President, Mr Adesola Akinsanya. Mr Akinsanya commended Dr Olatunji for his dedication to strengthening data protection and privacy in Nigeria. He noted that NIRA oversees more than […]
NDPC Organises Capacity-Training For Staff
As part of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s efforts to enhance human capital development and promote global competitiveness among its staff, a 2-day capacity-building workshop was organised by the NDPC in collaboration with ID4D. The workshop was facilitated by Macmillan Keck Attorneys & Solicitors and Olaniwun Ajayi LP. The workshop, which brought together staff from […]
NDPC To Partner With Nigeria Youth Organisation
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Head of Legal Enforcement and Regulation, Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq., during a courtesy visit from the Nigeria Youth Organisation, led by the President, Mr Duke Alamboye. Bamigboye, Esq. emphasised that many of the Commission’s initiatives are specifically aimed at […]
