Nigeria: Data Protection

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued new guidance clarifying training obligations for organisations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

This increasing use of digital platforms and online business has brought about many notable changes, including a surge in the growth of the entrepreneurial sector and an increase in the employment rate...

Nigeria's digital regulatory landscape has fundamentally shifted as enforcement actions against major corporations demonstrate that data protection, cybersecurity, and social media compliance are no longer optional.

In an increasingly digitized and globalized economy, the transfer of personal data across national borders has become an operational necessity for businesses. Nigerian companies and businesses...

In April 2026, the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate patient complaints arising from healthcare services, including allegations of medical negligence

• NITDA has warned organisations and individuals about a new AI-powered malware, “Deep Load,” currently targeting entities across Nigeria. The agency noted that the malware is designed to steal sensitive information, evade traditional antivirus systems, and maintain persistent access to infected devices. The advisory underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity compliance measures, including staff awareness, multi-factor authentication, secure password practices, monitoring of suspicious activities, and prompt incident response procedures.

The issue is not that Nigerians are inherently poor borrowers. Rather, the difficulty lies in how creditworthiness has traditionally been assessed.

The evolution of corporate governance in Nigeria has led to the introduction of several progressive legal frameworks, particularly in the areas of corporate transparency and data protection.

In a landmark judgment on 17th March 2026, the Federal High Court, Warri in the case of Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo v. I.G.P & Ors. (Suit No: FHC/WR/CS/87/2025), presided over by Justice H.A.Nganjiwa, upheld the constitutional rights of Nigerian citizens to record police officers performing their duties in public.