The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a ₦766.2 million fine on MultiChoice Nigeria.
The sanction follows findings that the company violated the Nigeria Data Protection Act during its data processing operations.
According to the NDPC, MultiChoice failed to secure users’ consent adequately and lacked appropriate data privacy controls.
The commission’s investigation revealed instances of personal data misuse, prompting immediate regulatory enforcement to uphold citizens’ privacy rights.
The penalty is part of Nigeria’s broader effort to enforce digital rights and ensure data accountability in the private sector.
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NDPC disclosed that MultiChoice has been ordered to implement specific remediation steps and improve compliance with data protection frameworks.
This marks one of the commission’s most significant fines since the Data Protection Act came into force.
It signals the government’s seriousness in safeguarding digital information as more Nigerians rely on digital platforms for services.
Both announcements reflect heightened regulatory vigilance across critical sectors affecting public trust and digital transparency in Nigeria.
