Federal Government Directs MDAs to Comply with NDPR
The Federal Government has issued a service-wide circular dated 7th November, 2022 with Ref No. SGF/OP/l/S.3/Xll/186, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of...
Data Privacy Regime in Nigeria: The Gaming Industry in Focus
By Solomon Nwabueze
INTROCUCTION
Technology is on the rise as this is the 4th industrial revolution, and as such many industries are gradually becoming more digital...
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation – Challenges and Prospects
By Solomon Nwabueze
Introduction
Nigeria is Africa’s most populated country and largest economy, with a population of around 211 million and a GDP of $467 billion....
NDPB Investigating Two Banks in Nigeria Over Alleged Data Breach
The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has commenced investigation into allegations of data breach by two Nigerian banks.
Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, the head of Legal...
FEC Approves Nigeria Data Protection Bill
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill for further ratification and endorsement by the National Assembly.
This was disclosed in...
National Privacy Week 2023 to Hold Jan 28 to Feb 4
The National Privacy Week 2023 is scheduled to hold between Saturday 28th January and Saturday, 4th February, 2023.
The event will showcase capacity building workshop,...
First Privacy and Data Protection Conference – ‘PrivCon Nigeria 2023’ Holds in March
The Law Firm of Olumide Babalola LP is set to host the first edition of her annual privacy and data protection conference named ‘PrivCon...
Nigerian Online Pranksters and Their Privacy-Invading Crafts: A Legal Analysis
By Bibitayo Emmanuel Ojo
Introduction
Without a question, every source of income is steadily migrating into social media, as businesses increasingly rely on social media...
NITDA BILL: Over $70b Tech Sector Under Threat as NITDA mulls Mega Regulator Status
•Bill conflicts with regulatory powers of existing agencies — Lawyers
•Any bills imposing fresh taxes on telcos, evil — ATCON
•Bill will reverse Telecom GDP contribution...
NITDA Bill: Concerns over NASS’ Short Notice, Timing for Public Hearing
In what has been described as ambush of sort for the industry, the National Assembly has fixed the public hearing of the ‘controversial’ National...
