NDPA (Nigeria)

Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023

In force privacy

WhenSigned into law in June 2023

Who enforces itNigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

Who it applies toData controllers and processors in Nigeria or processing the data of people in Nigeria.

Tell the regulatorNotify the Commission within 72 hours of becoming aware of a breach likely to risk individuals… DPO requiredData controllers and processors of major importance must designate a DPO; low thresholds (over… RegistrationControllers and processors of major importance must register, with fees of N10,000-250,000 by… Transfers abroadTransfers need an adequate level of protection in the destination or a listed basis such as in… Request deadlineNo fixed number of days Maximum fineGreater of N10 million or 2% of prior-year annual gross revenue for entities of major importance

Nigeria's data protection law. Controllers and processors of major importance register with the NDPC and appoint a data protection officer, who must keep up yearly professional development.

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Dates and status checked against these sources on 18 October 2026. This page explains the law for practitioners; it is not legal advice.

Data protection authority Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

Address: 1919 Cadastral Zone C06, Mbora District, Life Camp, FCT Abuja✓
Email: info@ndpc.gov.ng ✓
Phone: +234 916 061 5551 ✓
Website: ndpc.gov.ng
Breaches: Report a breach

Checked 18 Oct 2026. ✓ confirmed on the authority's own site. Report a change

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