Beyond Compliance: NDPC Introduces ‘AI System Impact Assessments’ at National AI Summit
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by Mr Abubakar Mahmud and Mr Ibrahim Danazumi, officers from the IT & Cybersecurity Department of the Commission, at the 5th National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. The event, with the theme “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Economic […]
From Paris to Abuja: NDPC and Thales Group Forge Strategic Alliance for Secure Digital Services
As a follow-up to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s study tour to Paris in November 2025, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, received the Regional Business Development Manager for West and Central Africa at Thales Group, Aurélien Neu, on a strategic working visit to the Commission. The study […]
Dr. Olatunji: Data Protection Awareness Must Move Beyond Directors to the Heart of the Enterprise
In line with its strategic roadmap on cooperation and collaboration, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (CIoD) at the Commission’s headquarters. In his remarks, the National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, commended the leadership of the Institute for […]
Privacy by Design: NDPC and CIPMN Partner to Embed Data Protection in Nigeria’s Project Lifecycle
NDPC Signs MoU with Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) to strengthen data protection compliance within project management practices across the country. In his remarks, Dr Vincent Olatunji described the MoU […]
“Leading by Example”: NDPC Staff Undergo Rigorous Global ISO Certification Training
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led staff of the Commission in a specialised training for certification in the ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS). In his opening remarks, Dr Olatunji described the ISO certification process as a significant […]
NDPC Represented by Head of Finance at High-Profile NCCIDE Meeting in Jos
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was ably represented by the Head of Finance, Management and Control Department of the Commission, Mr Olufemi Ibitayo, at the 13th National Council of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE). The NCCIDE, with the theme, “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and […]
NDPC Drives Data Protection Agenda at NCCIDE, Stresses Need to Accelerate NDP Act Compliance
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is actively participating in the 13th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE), themed “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Sustainable Growth Through Innovation,” held in Jos, Plateau State. The officials’ meetings (technical sessions) were held, during which memos were presented […]
NDPC Engages Youth on AI Data Governance and Regulation at NYIGF
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was represented by an officer from the IT & Cybersecurity Department of the Commission, Mr Abubakar Mahmud, on a panel session with the topic, “Artificial Intelligence Data Governance & Regulation,” at the Nigeria Youth Internet Governance Forum (NYIGF). During the session, he highlighted that the Commission has translated the […]
NDPC Addresses National Symposium on Safeguarding Personal Data in Crisis Communication Systems
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was represented by the Head of its Innovation Unit, Mrs Adaobi Nwankwo, at the National Symposium on Digital Innovation in Crisis Communication, themed, “Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Transform Crisis Communication: Data Privacy and Digital Trust in Crisis Communication Systems,” where she participated in a panel session. The event, organised […]
NDPC Joins African Regulators at PSA 2025 to Redefine Privacy, Power, and Trust in Africa’s Digital Future
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Head of the Commission’s Innovation Unit, Mrs Adaobi Nwankwo, at the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa (PSA 2025), themed “Redefining Privacy, Power, and Trust in Africa’s Digital Future.” Mrs Nwankwo gave the opening remarks at the event, which had […]
