“Odogwu No Dey Hide Face”: NDPC and NPF-NCCC Launch Bold Campaign Against Romance Scams
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, delivered a goodwill message at the launch of the sensitisation campaign on Romance Scam and Fraud, tagged, “Odogwu no dey hide face,” organised by the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC). Dr Olatunji commended the NPF-NCCC, under the leadership of […]
Data as a Weapon of Defence: NDPC Outlines Strategic Privacy Framework for National Security
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, was represented by the Head of Information Technology & Cybersecurity at the Commission, Mr Olorunisomo Isola, at the DefComm Africa Defence Technology Conference in Abuja. At the High-Level Cyber Defence and Secure Communications Engagement, Mr Isola presented a regulatory viewpoint on the […]
NDPC and Nigeria INGO Forum Align on Global Best Practices for Humanitarian Data Safety
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 a two-day data protection workshop organised for the Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF). Participants explored Nigeria’s data protection and privacy framework, focusing on lawful processing of personal data, safeguarding […]
NDPC at MWC 2026: Dr. Olatunji Courts Global Investors to Nigeria’s Secure Digital Economy
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, is currently attending the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, where he is engaged in various meetings, including the Data Protection Authorities Round Table. In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)’s Renewed Hope Agenda to attract Foreign Direct Investment into Nigeria, […]
Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy 23 February 2026
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), represented by National Commissioner and CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has joined a coalition of international data protection authorities to issue a formal Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy. Released on February 23, 2026, the global directive responds to serious concerns regarding artificial intelligence systems that […]
NDPC and Digital Africa Launch National Data Challenge to Breed “Privacy-First” Gen Z Leaders
As part of activities to promote data protection and privacy in secondary schools, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) launched the National Data Challenge for Secondary Schools during the Data Privacy Summit 2026. The initiative was in collaboration with Digital Africa Limited. The Secondary School Data Challenge is a strategic platform to deepen and strengthen […]
NDPC CEO Dr. Olatunji Projects $1.81 Trillion African AI Economy by 2030 at Nairobi Summit
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, delivered a keynote titled, “The Horizon: Shaping Africa’s AI and Cyber Frontier,” at the Smartcomply Kenya Launch and Executive Breakfast Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr Olatunji spoke on AI and how it is currently shaping the world across all sectors. He noted […]
NDPC and Google Partner to Integrate Nigerian Local Languages into Emerging AI Technologies
The National Commissioner/ CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received a delegation from Google, led by Mr Charles Murito, Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Government Affairs and Public Policy. The aim of the meeting was to deepen potential areas of partnership between Google and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission, with […]
Jigawa State Partners NDPC to Pioneer Subnational Data Privacy Governance in Northern Nigeria
The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, received the Director-General of the Jigawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (JISITDEA), Dr Mohammed Hassan, and his team on a courtesy visit to the NDPC. Dr Hassan commended the NDPC, under the leadership of Dr Olatunji, for its support so […]
Zenith Bank and NYSC Crowned Most Compliant Entities at NDPC 2026 Awards Night
The climax of National Privacy Week 2026 organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) was the Dinner and Awards Night held at the Transcorp Centre, Abuja. The National Commissioner/CEO of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, led members of staff, partners from the public and private sectors, civil society and other industry stakeholders to the […]
