Disability Details are Sensitive Health Data NDPC Warns Against Algorithmic Discrimination
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) received a delegation from the Cedar Seed Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities, on a courtesy visit. The delegation, led by its Founder, Lois Auta, was received on behalf of the National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, by his Technical […]
Digital Identity Meets National Sovereignty: Dr Olatunji Outlines the Future of Data in Abidjan
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led staff of the Commission to the ongoing 2026 edition of the ID4Africa Conference and Annual General Meeting with the theme, “Digital Identity: From DPI to Digital Public Ecosystems,” currently taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Dr Olatunji represented Nigeria as a […]
Balancing Innovation and Privacy NDPC Joins Minister Bosun Tijani for Microsoft AI Skills Week
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated in the Microsoft AI Skills Week 2026, a leadership gathering hosted by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani. This high-level engagement commemorates the 2nd anniversary of Nigeria’s National AI Strategy, offering a moment to reflect on its journey and impact. The event […]
NDPC and UKFCDO Strengthen Ties to Boost Cross Border Data Transfers and Investments
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a team from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UKFCDO), led by its Head of Green Growth and Private Sector, Dr Paul Healey, on a working visit to the Commission. Dr Healey, who recently resumed duties in Nigeria, said […]
Securing the Student Loan Ecosystem: NDPC Trains NELFund Staff on Advanced Data Privacy
In line with the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), particularly in advancing human capital development and strengthening the data protection culture, the NDPC organised a two-day training programme on data protection and privacy for staff of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund). As a data controller and processor […]
A Paradigm Shift: Dr Olatunji Tasks Staff on Transformational Leadership
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, delivered a keynote lecture on, “Leadership: An Imperative for Achieving Organisational Goals,” on the second day of the Strategic Management and Organisational Effectiveness Retreat for top management staff of the Commission. In his address, Dr Olatunji emphasised the need for a paradigm […]
Securing the Grassroots: NDPC and Nigeria Governors’ Forum Sign Landmark MoU to Deepen Sub National Privacy
To formalise the partnership between the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), both organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a major milestone for the NDPC in its mandate to deepen data protection and privacy across Nigeria. The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, commended the Director-General […]
Securing National Assets: NDPC and BPP Sign Landmark MoU on Public Procurement Privacy
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, commended the Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, for his commitment to data protection and privacy in the BPP, noting that privacy is a global […]
Bridging the Global Talent Gap NDPC Launches DPO Certification Drive in Ekiti State
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced the Ekiti State edition of its ongoing Data Protection Officers (DPOs) training and certification programme, expanding the initiative already underway in Abuja and Lagos. Delivering an overview of the training, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr Vincent Olatunji, who was represented by the […]
NDPC Takes Privacy Awareness to NYSC Abuja Orientation Camp
In line with the broader vision of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to sensitise young Nigerians to the potential within the data protection and privacy ecosystem, a team from the Commission visited the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Abuja. The team, led by an officer in the Research and Development Department […]
