Nigeria: Data Protection

Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare services such as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention remotely with the use of Information and Telecommunication Technology.

We think that the African SaaS market is already significantly larger than commonly cited figures suggest. While some sources estimate it at around $3.5 billion in 2023...

A recent report by Google titled "Our Life With AI: From Innovation to Application" suggests that generative AI adoption in emerging markets is significantly higher than global averages.

The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing remains a critical priority for global financial systems.

The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing remains a critical priority for global financial systems. As financial transactions have become increasingly digitized...

The General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 is a key regulatory instrument issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on March 20, 2025...

1.1 The evolution of voice-activated devices is a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancement. In its infancy, it was a mere novelty, limited in capability and accuracy.

While the role of technology transfer in the economic development of Nigeria cannot be downplayed, it is worthy to note that technology transfers in Nigeria can be better maximized with emergence of Nigerian brands pursuant to such transfers rather than merely serving as extensions or local branches for foreign brands.

The financial technology ("Fintech") sector in Nigeria experienced significant growth and advancements in 2024. This was driven by the collaborative efforts of industry players, regulators, and government agencies.