Personal Data Breach: Digital Rights Lawyers Sue Unity Bank Plc

Following the unauthorized exposure of over 53,000 job seekers on Unity Bank’s job portal, the Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative have commenced a data protection action at the Federal High Court against the bank for a personal data breach. In Suit No. FHC/AB/CS/85/2020, filed today, 28 August 2020, the Applicant sought: 1. A DECLARATION that the…

August 29, 20201KComments

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Nigeria’s Q2 GDP: NCC, ICT Stakeholders Contribution of 17.83% Unprecedented, Says Pantami

August 25, 20208Comments

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UPDATED: Why you should not use the NIMC app yet

August 18, 20200Comments

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NCC Pledges to Deepen Telecom Consumer Rights Advocacy Groups

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Sunday reiterated that in spite of the threat posed by COVID-19 pandemic,

August 17, 20200Comments

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Who Can Legislate On Data Protection In Nigeria? An Opinion

In recent times, I have had a number of stimulating on and offline conversations with privacy professionals and enthusiasts on the reasons for the dearth of data protection laws and materials in Nigeria and possible solutions. There is no gainsaying that our country remains on the list of African Countries without a data protection law…

August 14, 20200Comments

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Digital Inclusion: UK, FG Partner To Advance Policy, Regulatory Reforms On RoW

The British Government through its Prosperity Fund’s Digital Access Programme, has taken the next step in its pledge to support and promote inclusive and sustainable digital access to unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria. In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Digital Access Programme…

August 14, 20200Comments

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FG Commissions 11 ICT Projects Across The Country

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) and three other agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have stepped up implementation of people-oriented projects in view of the digital economy agenda of President Muhammad Buhari. Other agencies in the league include the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigerian…

August 13, 20200Comments

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Hackers ‘Manipulated’ Employees To Access Top Twitter Accounts — Report

Twitter says hackers “manipulated” some of its employees to access accounts in a high-profile attack on the social media company, including those of Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Posts trying to dupe people into sending the hackers Bitcoin were tweeted by the official accounts of Apple, Uber, Bill Gates and…

July 19, 20200Comments

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Data Protection: SEC, NITDA Firm Up Strategies for Safe Transactions

By Dele Ogbodo The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) weekend restated its preparedness to collaborate with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), for safe transactions and usage of personal data in the Nigerian Capital Market. Director General (DG), of SEC, Mr. Lamido Yuguda made the disclosure during a webinar on Nigerian Data Protection Regulation…

July 13, 20200Comments

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Group Praises ECOWAS Court’s Decision On Cybercrime Act In Nigeria

he Centre for Advancement of Civil Liberties and Development also known as Centre for Liberty has hailed the Economic Community of West African States Community Court of Justice over its recent judgment where it ordered the Nigerian Government to repeal or amend the provision of its cybercrimes law, which violates citizens’ right of expression. Delivering…

July 11, 20200Comments

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