One Charger to Rule Them All? The EU’s Common Charger Directive
Have you ever dug through a drawer full of chargers? I have. That moment when your phone is about to die, your tablet is blinking red, and you’re rummaging through a tangle of old chargers that somehow don’t match any of your current devices. It’s frustrating, wasteful, and let’s be honest, completely unnecessary in 2025. […]
Understanding Nigeria’s Identity Ecosystem
Nigeria has repeatedly attempted to build a robust and unified national identification system for over four decades. What began as a simple administrative function of issuing identity cards has become a complex and strategic national priority. This journey, marked by policy shifts, technological experiments, and institutional reforms, reflects Nigeria’s growing commitment to establishing a comprehensive […]
Nigeria’s Data Protection Act is Not a Catch-All Tool
On March 18, 2025, the Nigerian Senate received a bill sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, titled: A Bill for an Act to Alter the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within the Territorial Boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media Platforms (SB.648). This bill proposes […]
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Data Protection Compliance
Imagine waking up to a flood of frantic emails and calls, your company has suffered a data breach. Customer information has been exposed, and now regulators, clients, and the media are knocking at your door. What started as a minor oversight in your organisation’s data protection compliance has spiraled into a full-blown crisis. Many businesses […]
