The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank and other entities.
According to a statement signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq., Head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations at the NDPC, the Commission duly served a Notice of Investigation on April 1, 2026.
In accordance with official procedures, relevant parties and individuals have since been providing the information necessary to address the incident.
The investigation by NDPC covers, among others, the types of personal data involved, the nature and scope of the alleged breach, the risk to data subjects and the mitigation measures carried out where a breach is confirmed.
The Commission’s National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has directed that organisations that employ digital payment systems without putting in place appropriate technical and organisational measures as mandated under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act), will also be examined as part of a wider effort to ensure the integrity of the ecosystem.
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