NIMC, in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has commenced a nationwide data protection certification training for its staff.
FG has commenced training information technology administrators from ministries, departments and agencies to protect government networks against unauthorised access.
He urged African countries to develop indigenous technologies to drive implementation of data protection laws.
The National Data Protection Commission says it recorded over 1,500 cyberattack attempts within a short period.
Vincent Olatunji, the national commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, announced this during an interview on Tuesday.
The NDPC, however, said that more than 27,000 professionals now operate within the broader privacy ecosystem.
He said the directive aimed to prevent harm to individuals through unlawful processing of personal data.
Mr Uche said that the initiative was aimed at discouraging Nigerian youths from engaging in cybercrime.
Mr Ifeanyi warned against falling for “free gifts” online.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is investigating the data processing activities of e-commerce platform Temu for alleged non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
