Excerpt from TradingView Article, Published on July 7, 2025
In a strong move toward enforcing digital privacy regulations, Nigeria has fined satellite TV giant MultiChoice ₦766 million for violating data protection laws, according to a recent report by Tradingview.
The Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) imposed the penalty following an investigation that uncovered several breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). The agency said MultiChoice failed to obtain valid consent from users and lacked sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect consumer data.
MultiChoice, a South African-owned company operating widely across Nigeria, was also issued a compliance notice. The firm must now implement corrective actions within a given timeframe or risk further sanctions.
This enforcement aligns with a global trend of stricter data privacy oversight, echoing frameworks like the GDPR in Europe and PIPEDA in Canada. The case underlines Nigeria’s growing commitment to consumer rights and privacy compliance in the digital era.
According to Tradingview, this development serves as a cautionary tale for businesses collecting and processing personal data in Nigeria. It sends a clear message that organizations—local or foreign—must treat user data with care and comply with national regulations.
With Africa’s tech and media markets expanding, data protection is becoming a critical compliance pillar. Companies in Nigeria and beyond should evaluate their data governance practices to avoid regulatory and reputational fallout.
To delve deeper into this topic, read the full article on Tradingview.
