Introduction On April 10, 2025, Honourable Justice Abubakar Hussaini Musa of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, delivered a landmark judgment in Incorporated Trustees of Personal Data Protection Awareness Initiative v. Nizamiye Hospital Limited (Suit No. FCT/HC/GAR/CV/187/2024). This case, initiated by the Claimant via an Originating Summons dated February 20, 2024, sought to enforce… Continue reading Case Review: Incorporated Trustees of Personal Data Protection Awareness Initiative v. Nizamiye Hospital Limited.
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Navigating the Nigeria Data Protection Act โ GAID: Compliance Strategies for Data Processors & Data Controllers.
Introduction. On 20 March 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) issued the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) pursuant to its powers under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA 2023).1 This directive serves as a comprehensive framework guiding compliance with the NDPA 2023, ensuring that data protection obligations are clearly understood and effectively… Continue reading Navigating the Nigeria Data Protection Act โ GAID: Compliance Strategies for Data Processors & Data Controllers.