NDPR Compliance for Financial Institutions: The Charistech Consulting Advantage The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) – issued in 2019 by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) – is Nigeria’s principal legal framework for personal data protection. Modelled on the EU’s GDPR, the NDPR obliges organizations to process personal data lawfully, for a clear purpose,
Why does cybersecurity matter for MFBs? Even small banks handle people’s money and personal data, so they’re a prime target for cybercriminals. In recent years Nigerian banks have seen a surge in online fraud, for example, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) reported over 56,000 fraud cases in 2020 (about ₦18 billion lost).That shows how serious
In Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. From fake emails to ransomware attacks, a single breach can cripple operations, damage reputation, and drain finances. In this post, we highlight the top 5 cybersecurity threats Nigerian SMEs must not ignore, and simple ways to stay protected. Top
In the first quarter of 2025, South Africa experienced a surge in cybercrime incidents, including a major breach in which Parliament’s social media accounts were hijacked to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. The growing threat of cybercrime in South Africa, results in millions of people losing their personal information and hard-earned money to increasingly sophisticated