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Written Policy, Broken Practice: The Data Protection Gap
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace. By February 2025, there were over 430 fintech companies operating in the country, and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc(NIBSS) processed ₦600 trillion in electronic payments, reflecting a 55% year-on-year increase. As digital activity rises, so does exposure to data risks, bringing with it, legal responsibilities that organisations can no longer ignore or downplay. The introduction of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 marks a major shift in the country’s data governance landscape, building on the earlier Nigeria Data Protection Regulation of 2019.
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Written Policy, Broken Practice: The Data Protection Gap
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace. By February 2025, there were over 430 fintech companies operating in the country, and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc(NIBSS) processed ₦600 trillion in electronic payments, reflecting a 55% year-on-year increase. As digital activity rises, so does exposure to data risks, bringing with it, legal responsibilities that organisations can no longer ignore or downplay. The introduction of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 marks a major shift in the country’s data governance landscape, building on the earlier Nigeria Data Protection Regulation of 2019.
Nigeria Privacy
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Cybersecurity Failures And Board Liability: What Directors And Executives Must Know
Nigeria's legal framework now places cybersecurity accountability directly on company boards and executives, with the Cybercrimes Act, Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and CAMA creating potential personal liability for directors where failures stem from inadequate oversight. This analysis examines how regulatory requirements converge to make cybersecurity a governance imperative rather than merely an IT concern. The publication explores practical steps boards must take to embed cybersecurity into risk mana
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