Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
337 events advancing 222 policy or regulatory changes:
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Data Protection Commission investigation into Remita Payment Services and Sterling Bank over alleged data breach
Nigeria Data Protection Commission opened an investigation into Remita Payment Services, Sterling Bank, and other entities over alleged data breach
On 1 April 2026, the Data Protection Commission (NDPC) opened an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services, Sterling Bank, and other entities. The investigation covers the types of personal data involved, the nature…
Data Protection Commission's assessment of compliance with compliance audit returns under Data Protection Act
Data Protection Commission extended deadline for compliance audit returns under Data Protection Act
On 1 April 2026, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) extended the filing deadline for the data protection compliance audit by 60 days. The extension applies to all data controllers and processors of major importance who are required to sub…
Supervision pilot for virtual asset service providers
Central Bank of Nigeria launched supervision pilot for virtual asset service providers
On 30 March 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched an anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) supervision pilot for a select group of virtual asset service providers (VASPs).…
Directive on deployment of cybersecurity self-assessment tool
Central Bank adopted directive on deployment of cybersecurity self-assessment tool
On 30 March 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive announcing the deployment of a Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Tool (CSAT) for regulated financial institutions, including payment service providers. The measure requires institutions to…
Decision on WTO E-commerce Moratorium
Termination of WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions
On 30 March 2026, the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions was terminated following the conclusion of the World Trade Organisation’s Ministerial Conference, which ended without consensus to extend the measure. The moratorium had …
Communications Commission review of National Telecommunications Policy 2000
Communications Commission closes consultation on review of National Telecommunications Policy 2000
On 20 March 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes public consultation on proposals on review the National Telecommunications Policy 2000. The proposed reforms apply to telecommunications licensees, digital service providers, sate…
Regulations to strengthen protection of children on social media and other digital platforms
Data Protection Commission opened consultation on inquiry into protection of children on digital platforms
On 10 March 2026, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy opened a public consultation on proposed regulations to strengthen the protection of children on social media and other digital platforms, aligned with Section…
Baseline standards for automated anti-money laundering solutions
Central Bank of Nigeria adopted baseline standards for automated anti-money laundering solutions for financial institutions
On 10 March 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adopted the baseline standards for automated anti-money laundering solutions for financial institutions. The standard applies to all CBN-regulated financial institutions, mobile money operators, an…
Advisory on android systems compromised by multiple malware
Computer Emergency Response Team issued advisory on android systems compromised by multiple malware
On 3 March 2026, Nigeria's Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) issued a high-risk advisory warning that multiple Android malware families, including Triada, Hummer, Rootnik, Prizmes, Uupay, and Android Backdoor, are actively compromising devic…
Endorsement of joint statement on AI generated imagery
Nigeria Data Protection Commission endorsed joint statement on AI generated imagery
On 3 March 2026, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) issued a statement on joining 60 other data protection authorities in endorsing the joint statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated imagery and the protection of privacy. The e…