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• NITDA has warned organisations and individuals about a new AI-powered malware, “Deep Load,” currently targeting entities across Nigeria. The agency noted that the malware is designed to steal sensitive information, evade traditional antivirus systems, and maintain persistent access to infected devices. The advisory underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity compliance measures, including staff awareness, multi-factor authentication, secure password practices, monitoring of suspicious activities, and prompt incident response procedures.

Essential Essentially every Data Controller or Data Administrator needs the protection of their data.

In April 2026, the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate patient complaints arising from healthcare services, including allegations of medical negligence

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on February 23, 2026, introduced the Cyber Resilience Framework for the Nigeria Communications Sector (“CRF-NCS” or the “Framework”)...

Data protection laws exist to strike a balance between the rights of individuals to privacy and the ability of companies to use data for the purposes of their business.

Regulation 2.6 of the NDPR places an obligation on any person or organisation that is involved in the processing of Personal Data or organisations that control data to develop security measures...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has rolled out comprehensive regulatory measures...

On June 29, 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the Risk-Based Cybersecurity Framework and Guidelines for Other Financial Institutions (the "Framework").

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently published a draft guideline on cybersecurity for Deposit Money Banks (DMB'S) and Payment Service Providers (PSP's).

The European Union has defined electronic signature as an electronic indication of a person's intent to agree to the content of a document or a set of data to which the signature relates.

In the dynamic Startup scene in Nigeria, attaining success depends not only on innovation and market traction but also on effectively navigating the intricate realm of legal requirements.

Nigeria's new National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's digital identity infrastructure, making the National Identification Number mandatory for essential services while designating NIMC as the nation's Root Certificate Authority. The legislation imposes significantly harsher penalties for identity offences and reconstitutes NIMC's governance structure, but questions remain about data protection safeguards and the concentration of power within a single ins

The evolution of the internet has opened up more vistas necessitating a paradigm shift from the crude means to a more sophisticated approach to daily living.

The year 2017 recorded some historic events in cyber space with a fierce battle for supremacy between the cyber criminals and the good guys

On 6th May 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a Circular requiring all financial institutions, mobile money operators, and payment service providers...

The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) (Amendment) Act 2024 (the "Amendment Act") was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on 28th February 2024.

Technology has continued to evolve and transform seemingly all orthodox and traditional processes at an alarming pace.

Organizations across all industries are becoming more reliant on digital technology to get the job done. In this era of digital transformation...