The General Application and Implementation Directive 2025 (GAID) is set to take effect on September 19, 2025. This Directive establishes a clear framework to support compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), addressing emerging challenges in data protection, setting expectations for data controllers, processors, and other stakeholders, and ultimately fostering a robust, privacy-conscious digital ecosystem in Nigeria.
The GAID 2025 introduces several key reforms that organizations should pay close attention to:
