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Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Privacy Sector
The Federal High Court has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to register Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. In a judgment delivered on 28 July 2026 by Honourable Justice F.N. Ogazi in Emmanuel Harunna v. Nigeria Data Protection Commission (FHC/L/CS/1116/2024), the court dismissed the applicant’s contention that Point of Sale (PoS) agents should not be classified as Data Controllers or Processors subject to the Commission’s registration regime.
Nigeria Privacy
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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Updates On The National Office For Technology Acquisition & Promotion (NOTAP) And Its Recent Activities And Other Developments
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) is concluding arrangements to enter into a tripartite agreement with the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to strengthen product standardization, intellectual property rights protection, and commercialization of Nigerian innovations. The three agencies agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration and working relationship.
Nigeria Technology
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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Updates On The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) And Its Recent Activities And Other Developments
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdulahi, has called for a stronger collaboration among government regulators to accelerate the establishment of Nigeria’s National Regulatory Sandbox, describing inter-agency corporation as the cornerstone for building an innovation-friendly regulatory ecosystem.
Nigeria Technology
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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Nigeria’s National Digital Cloud Policy: Key Provisions And Implications For Business
On 17 August 2026, Nigeria's Federal Government released its National Digital Cloud Policy, superseding the 2019 framework to establish a domestic cloud and data infrastructure ecosystem. The Policy introduces fiscal and regulatory incentives for qualifying investors, mandates cloud-first adoption across government agencies, and implements a four-tier sovereign data classification system that confines data residency requirements to specific categories rather than imposing blanket localisation.
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Templars
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Data Breaches And Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure: An Analysis Of Resilience, Responsibility, And Regulatory Responses
Digital infrastructure has become critical national infrastructure in Nigeria, forming the backbone of modern governance, financial services, and economic coordination. As the country digitises public services and its economy grows increasingly dependent on interconnected platforms, questions arise about the reliability, resilience, and security of these systems.
Nigeria Technology
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Streamsowers & Kohn
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Transiting From TaxPro Max To Rev360: Key Considerations For Nigerian Taxpayers
Nigeria's Revenue Service has launched Rev360, a comprehensive digital platform that replaces TaxPro Max and consolidates tax compliance functions into a unified system. This transition raises critical questions about data migration, taxpayer onboarding, and the operational adjustments required to maintain compliance during the implementation phase. Tax advisers and corporate taxpayers must navigate new role-based access protocols and reconciliation procedures as the country accelerates its shift toward int
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Templars
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The DCSL Board Pulse: Priority Issues Shaping Boardroom Decisions In 2026
Boardrooms in 2026 face unprecedented complexity as technology, regulation, and stakeholder expectations converge faster than governance processes can adapt. Drawing on insights from 55 experienced directors across multiple sectors, this report reveals the critical issues commanding boardroom attention and provides practical guidance for strengthening oversight in an increasingly demanding environment.
Nigeria Commercial
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DCSL Corporate Services Limited
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