Nigeria: Data Protection Commission's memorandum of understanding with Communications Commission on protection of data and privacy in telecommunications sector
Progress
Current status
adopted
05 Feb 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection Commission and Communications Commission signed memorandum of understanding on data protection and privacy in telecommunications sector
On 5 February 2026, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen data protection and privacy in the telecommunications sector. The MoU applies…
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority