NDPC Hosts VPA Breakfast Meeting to Strengthen Nigeria’s Privacy Ecosystem
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) hosted a Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA) Breakfast Meeting, bringing together data protection experts, compliance officers, policymakers, and industry innovators for an insightful engagement on strengthening Nigeria’s privacy ecosystem. The session highlighted VPA’s role in building professional capacity, deepening regulatory understanding, and promoting responsible data practices across sectors. Participants exchanged […]
NDPC Concludes Strategic French Visit, Explores Data Sovereignty Safeguards with IN Groupe, Thales, and Docaposte
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, led the NDPC team, in continuation of its visit to France, by engaging with IN Groupe, Thales, Docaposte, the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Mission, the Directorate for Economic Diplomacy, and Université Paris 1 (Panthéon-Sorbonne) to examine data governance and sovereignty safeguards. IN […]
NDPC Shares Nigeria’s DPO Certification Model with French Counterparts for Global Competence
As part of its ongoing bilateral engagement with relevant authorities in France, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), led by the National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji, met with officials of Expertise France of the French Development Agency, and the leadership of the French Union of Data Protection Officers. The meeting with Expertise France explored the […]
Nigeria Deepens Data Governance Ties with France, Holds Bilateral Meetings with DINUM and CNIL in Paris
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) recorded a new milestone under its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan with its ongoing bilateral engagements with key French establishments in Paris, France. The engagement is being facilitated by the Economic Department of the French Embassy. During the first session of the engagements, the Nigerian delegation led by the […]
NDPC Officials Gain Key Insights into Mobile Privacy, AI Governance at GSMA Ministerial Programme in Rwanda
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was represented by Mr Abubakar Mahmud of the IT and Cybersecurity Unit and Mr Salim Ibrahim of the Innovation and Emerging Technologies Unit at the GSMA Ministerial Programme and Mobile Policy Week, held in Kigali, Rwanda. During the GSMA capacity-building sessions on Mobile Privacy, Security, and AI Governance, NDPC […]
NDPC CEO Dr. Olatunji Outlines Pathways for AI Governance in Africa at ISACA Conference
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was a Guest Speaker at the 2025 annual conference of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Lagos State Chapter. Dr Olatunji commended the ISACA team for the remarkable work they are doing and noted that the NDPC and ISACA have […]
Dr. Olatunji: Data Protection Vital for Future Forward Tech Success and Global Leadership
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, gave a goodwill message at the Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2025 themed, “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate,” held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Dr Olatunji commended Zenith Bank under the leadership of its Founder […]
NDPC Outlines Strategies for Equipping Start-ups with Data Protection Compliance Understanding
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was represented on a panel session at Digital Nigeria 2025 by the Commission’s Head of IT & Cybersecurity, Mr Olorunisomo Isola, where he shared key insights on the topic, “The Digital Security Nexus: Harmonising Innovation & Compliance.” His contribution emphasised NDPC’s commitment to aligning innovation with rigorous data-protection standards […]
NDPC, Business Sweden Explore Bilateral Cooperation to Boost Data Protection Compliance
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, held a virtual meeting with the Trade Commissioner for Nigeria at Business Sweden, Ms Marlena Batist, on bilateral cooperation between the NDPC and Business Sweden. Dr Olatunji gave a brief overview of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act), as well […]
Lottery and Bookmakers Associations Seek NDPC Guidance to Comply with Data Protection Act
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received delegates from the Association of Nigeria Bookmakers (ANB) and the Nigeria Licensed Lottery Operators Forum (NLLOF), led by NLLOF Chairman, Mr Chima Onwuka, on a courtesy visit to the Commission. Mr Onwuka explained that the purpose of the visit was to […]
