Nigeria: 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 endorsement is part of a broader national framework for responsible artificial intelligence (AI), which includes the National AI Strategy and the NDPC General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID). The statement aims to address privacy concerns associated with AI-generated content by promoting international cooperation among regulators. It was highlighted that the Nigeria Data Protection Act and compliance audit returns, submitted by data controllers and processors of major importance, will serve as the primary yardstick for monitoring and evaluating whether organisations are using AI responsibly in their data processing activities in Nigeria.