Nigeria: Lawsuit concerning unlawful processing of personal data for automatic loan recovery (Esther Agboola v Fidelity Bank)
Progress
Current status
in force
12 Feb 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
other service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
High Court of Lagos State issued ruling in Esther Agboola v Fidelity Bank finding unlawful processing of personal data for automatic loan recovery
On 12 February 2026, the High Court of Lagos State issued a judgment in Esther Agboola v Fidelity Bank Plc finding that the respondent violated the applicant's right to privacy under Section 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria …
Event type
civil lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court