Nigeria’s National Assembly has begun moves to review Nigeria’s National Data Protection Act 2023 as concerns grow over rising cyber threats and rapid technological change, including increased use of artificial intelligence. Reporting from both outlets says the legislative process is aimed at strengthening or updating the existing legal framework to better address emerging risks to digital privacy and data security.
Vanguard reports that lawmakers are considering amendments in response to evolving cyber threats, noting the role of AI and other new technologies in changing how data is generated, shared, and potentially exploited. The Punch similarly states that the National Assembly is reviewing data protection provisions to improve protections as cyber threats surge, while also highlighting AI and digital privacy as key issues driving the review.
The outlets agree that the focus is on legislative action—starting a review process—rather than on announcing specific changes yet. No details on timelines, specific proposed amendments, or the extent of changes are provided in the excerpts.
