In an age defined by digital connectivity, personal information has become a crucial asset that powers innovation, commerce, and communication. However, as more data moves online, the threats of unauthorized access, breaches, and improper use also increase. Nigeria has responded by establishing a structured data governance system designed to uphold […]
Data Privacy
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) introduced the Nigeria Data Protection Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (NDP-SRAP 2023-2027) in Abuja, aiming to foster the creation of 500,000 jobs and the generation of more than N125 billion in revenues. Simultaneously, a five-pillar NDP-SRAP launch coincided with a capacity-building workshop on Data […]
The Government of Rwanda in efforts to strengthen its digital economy and establish a strong digital service delivery ecosystem, plans to issue digital identity (ID) cards to residents and citizens including stateless persons, and children at birth. The digital ID card is set to replace the physical ones it currently […]
The Executive Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC) Alhaji Nasir Kwarra, has prompted trainees on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to be ready to contribute their quota towards the success of 2023 digital census. Kwarra gave the advice while declaring open a 10-day Capacity Building Training for the ICT department of […]
The Director General National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE hinted that Data plays a critical role in a digital economy. This he said while participating in an on-line US-Nigeria Digital Trade standards workshop organised by the US-Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The event which had […]