Data localisation compliance is about to become the defining data protection challenge for Nigeria’s financial sector. The Central Bank of Nigeria has drawn a firm line: by January 1, 2027, every bank, fintech, mobile money operator, and payment service provider operating in Nigeria must store and manage all payment transaction data locally. The directive is […]
As a science, technology, and innovation policy advisor with interest and experiences in data protection and privacy, I was privileged to answer 3 critical questions posed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the 2024 Data Privacy Week. With the digital landscape constantly evolving, safeguarding our personal data remains a pressing concern. My interview […]
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law. The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information, and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. Now an Act, the new law, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, establishes the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) […]