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 […]
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 […]
