Data Protection Commission's annual report on implementation of Data Protection Act and enforcement expansion

On 1 January 2026, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) adopted a report focusing on the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, including strengthening enforcement mechanisms, expanding sector-wide compliance monitoring, and issuing the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025. The Directive mandates semi-annual reporting and credential assessments for Data Protection Officers, strengthens lawful basis and consent requirements, imposes privacy not...

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10 AUG 2025 · International Agreement

Nigeria-Zambia Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Data Protection

On 8 October 2025, representatives of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) met with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) of Zambia in Lusaka on the sidelines of the Digital Government Africa (DGA) Summit 2025. Both authorities announced plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in data protection. The MoU will formalise collaboration between the NDPC and ODPC in areas including compliance, enforcement, policy development, and regulatory capacit...

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12 DEC 2024 · Law / Act

Online Harms Protection Bill

On 12 December 2024, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) published a White Paper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria, developed in partnership with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API). The White Paper outlines a proposed regulatory framework aimed at addressing online harms such as cyberbullying, hate speech, misinformation, and child exploitation, while balancing the protection of digital rights and freedoms. It advocates for a co-r...

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23 OCT 2024 · Other

US and Nigeria Bilateral Liaison Group for Illicit Finance and Cryptocurrencies

On 23 October 2024, the United States and Nigeria announced the launch of the US and Nigeria Bilateral Liaison Group on Illicit Finance and Cryptocurrencies. The collaboration aims to strengthen Nigeria's capacity in cybercrime investigation and prosecution, focusing specifically on illicit finance and cryptocurrency misuse. The partnership, facilitated by the US Department of Justice, seeks to enhance cooperation in tracking, investigating, and prosecuting financial crimes involving digital ...

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17 NOV 2020 · Executive Order

National Information Technology Development Agency Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 Implementation Framework

On 17 November 2020, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) adopted the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019: Implementation Framework. The NDPR mandates that data controllers and processors implement measures to safeguard personal data, including conducting annual data protection audits, publishing privacy policies, and appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in certain cases. The NDPR emphasises transparency, consent management, and the implementation of...

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Nigerian Bar Association Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession

AI law in Nigeria: Issued by the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) in August 2024, these Guidelines provide practical, ethics-focused direction for Nigerian legal practitioners on responsible adoption of AI. They emphasize human oversight, data protection (NDPA 2023 compliance), vendor due diligence, transparency to clients, bias mitigation, cybersecurity, and training....

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Law / Act

General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act

AI law in Nigeria: The General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 is an administrative directive issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to operationalise and interpret the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. Issued on 20 March 2025 and effective from 19 September 2025, the GAID sets out Articles and Schedules covering registration, compliance audits, Data Protection Officers, breach notification, DPIAs, cross-border transfers and categories of Data Controllers/Processors of Major Importance....

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National Artificial Intelligence Policy (NAIP)

AI law in Nigeria: The National Artificial Intelligence Policy (NAIP) is a draft national-level policy developed to guide the responsible development, deployment and governance of AI across Nigeria. Prepared under the direction of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and led by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the NAIP aims to maximise socio-economic benefits while managing risks to rights, security and public trust....

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BEYOND CAPITAL: DG NITDA SAYS AI, REGTECH WILL DEFINE NIGERIA’S BANKING FUTURE – NITDA

On responsible AI adoption, Inuwa disclosed that NITDA’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy provides a framework for deploying AI across critical sectors in partnership with sector regulators, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for financial services.

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Law / Act

Draft Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms / Internet Intermediaries (NITDA)

AI law in Nigeria: This Draft Code of Practice, published by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in June 2022, sets out expected obligations, operational conditions and compliance measures for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries operating in Nigeria. The draft introduces obligations on content takedown, reporting, local presence for large platforms, liaison officers, and annual compliance reporting to strengthen online trust & safety....

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