Nigeria: Data Protection

Nigeria's data privacy landscape is anchored by the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (the "NDPA"), administered by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (the "NDPC").

Public debate around the UK's Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) has intensified since its age verification provisions came into effect in July 2025. Critics have warned that the Act could create a new pipeline...

In our visually-driven world, the role of photography has never been more significant. As we engage in our daily business, attend events, or even relax with family and friends.

Cybercrime has become a constant source of alarming headlines worldwide, dominating news cycles across tabloids and electronic media. A significant number of individuals globally have fallen victim...

Effective protection of personal data is an essential objective in an organization. Data Protection legislations are enacted to ensure that deliberate efforts...

In a digital economy that is becoming increasingly driven by data, automated decision-making and profiling have become essential components of numerous service provisioning, including credit scoring, employment recruitment, targeted advertising, and healthcare management.

On 20 March 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission published the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission ("NDPC" or "the Commission"), pursuant to its powers in the Nigeria Data Protection Act ("NDPA" or "the Act"), issued the NDPA General Application and Implementation Directive ("GAID"), which is to take effect from September 19, 2025.

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission took a significant step toward deepening regulatory clarity and enforcement with the issuance of the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025.