The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen data protection and privacy compliance, while enhancing regulatory cooperation.
The agreement formalises collaboration between the two agencies and highlights growing regulatory efforts to improve governance frameworks around data management, privacy and the responsible use of digital technologies.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, national commissioner and CEO of the NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, described the partnership as a significant step towards advancing data protection standards in Nigeria.
He commended the NBC for promoting inter-agency collaboration, noting that both organisations play critical roles across multiple sectors of the economy.
According to Olatunji, stronger cooperation between regulators is essential to building trust in Nigeria’s digital economy and supporting the government’s efforts to drive innovation, economic growth and digital transformation.
He added that robust privacy frameworks have become increasingly important as businesses, government agencies and consumers rely more heavily on digital services.
NBC Director-General Charles Ebuebu underscored the growing role of data in broadcasting, as streaming platforms, digital content providers and algorithm-driven services transform how audiences consume media.
He said the partnership would strengthen the NBC’s regulatory capacity and help align Nigeria’s broadcasting sector with international standards and global best practices on data privacy and governance.
As part of the agreement, both agencies have established a joint working group to oversee implementation of the MoU and coordinate collaborative initiatives.
The partnership reflects increasing recognition among Nigerian regulators that effective digital governance requires coordinated oversight, especially as the country’s technology, media and digital services sectors expand and generate larger volumes of consumer data.
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