Beyond the Headlines: How Emmanuel Haruna v NDPC Should Redefine Data Protection Compliance for SMEs in Nigeria

Bibitayo Ojo cDPO  Factual Background The case of Emmanuel Haruna v… Read more: Beyond the Headlines: How Emmanuel Haruna v NDPC Should Redefine Data Protection Compliance for SMEs in Nigeria

While many slept, a quiet siege was underway. Digital infrastructure walls once thought impenetrablew ere breached, and the systems they protected exposed. From financial institutions to public registries, April’s wave of cyber incidents has made it clear that this is a direct threat and assault on public trust, financial stability, and the integrity of national digital infrastructure.

Bibitayo Ojo- There is a conversation happening across boardrooms and government… Read more: Nigeria Wants Data Centres. But Can The Light Stay

If your organisation processes personal data in Nigeria, the clock is ticking and running out fast. January 2026 marked the formal start of the annual Data Protection Compliance Audit cycle under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

Every registered business in Nigeria has a legal obligation to file annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and March is the deadline month. Miss it, and your company risks penalties, loss of good standing, or outright strike-off from the CAC register