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Africa's Digital Governance Partner

Where Law Meets
Digital Trust.

We help private organizations, government institutions and individuals navigate data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity compliance field. Thereby translating complex regulation into practical action across Africa.

20+
Organizations Served
80+
Professionals Trained
100%
Compliance Audit Rate
5+
Years of Expertise
What We Do

We offer expert legal services for a complex digital world

From compliance audits to AI governance frameworks, we provide the expertise all organizations need to operate responsibly and confidently.

Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

DPO-as-a-Service, DPIAs, Compliance Audit Reports, Privacy Policies, ROPA, Data Breach Response, and full NDPA compliance programs tailored specifically to your organization.

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AI Governance & Responsible AI

AI Governance Frameworks, Ethical AI guidelines, Risk & Impact Assessments, PETs Advisory, and AI procurement guidance for businesses and governments.

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Cybersecurity Compliance & Advisory

Cybersecurity Risk management, Incident Advisory, Digital Risk Assessments, and Security-by-design implementation support across sectors.

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Training & Capacity Building

Professional Certification Courses, Executive Workshops, Regulatory Training Programs, and Webinars on Data Protection, AI Governance, and Digital Risk.

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Regulatory Advisory

Strategic guidance on emerging digital regulations, cross-border data transfers, national AI policy development, and alignment with global best practices.

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Digital Governance Ecosystem

Fostering a community of legal, technology, and policy experts to strengthen governance ecosystems, particularly across emerging African markets.

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Why LawDigits

Built on four Uncompromising Pillars

Trusted Expertise

We offer deep, credible knowledge at the intersection of law, technology, and policy, not just surface-level compliance tick-boxes.

Practical Translation

We convert dense regulatory language into strategies organizations can actually implement and sustain.

African Context

We built it for African regulatory realities and digital growth trajectories, so Africa can take its place in this new world of technology.

Ecosystem Builder

Beyond advisory, we train professionals, build capacity, and strengthen the broader governance ecosystem.

About LawDigits

We are specialist in Digital Governance

LawDigits is a specialized legal and compliance consultancy firm focused on data protection, privacy governance, technology law, artificial intelligence and regulatory compliance. With a strong foundation in human rights, digital governance, and emerging technologies, LawDigits supports private companies, government MDAs and professionals in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Our Mission: To deliver innovative, accessible, and high-impact advisory and consultancy solutions that empower clients to achieve compliance, enhance competence, and respond effectively to evolving regulatory and digital realities.

  • Licensed Partner with a Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO)
  • Partnered with Nigeria's NDPC in the Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign
  • Specialists in NDPA, GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, Nist & OECD Frameworks
  • Trusted by public institutions, fintechs, universities and development organizations
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Meet the Team

Expert professionals driving excellence

Highly skilled legal, compliance, and technology professionals with deep expertise in data protection, privacy governance, and regulatory advisory.

Team Lead

Dipo Ige

Team Lead

Legal practitioner specialized in Data Protection law and Artificial Intelligence governance with vast experience in privacy litigations, data protection assessments, AI impact analysis and research. Expert in rendering regulatory consultation services to both public and private actors on complex data matters.

Data Protection Specialist Research AI Governance
Data Protection Lead

Ayomide Ahmed

Data Protection Lead

Legal practitioner specializing in Data Protection, Information Security, and Digital Rights. Advises public and private sector clients on regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and data protection strategy.

CDPO ISO 27001 Lead Auditor APLA Excellence
Cybersecurity Lead

Dr Kehinde Femi-Adeleye

Cybersecurity Lead

Experienced legal practitioner and data protection professional with strong focus on privacy compliance and regulatory advisory. Advises organizations on building robust data protection frameworks under the NDPA 2023 and NDPC directives.

Data Protection Privacy Compliance Risk Assessment
AI & Emerging Tech Lead

John Paul Anyaegbuna

AI & Emerging Tech Lead

Legal and compliance professional focused on the intersection of law, technology, and public interest. Expertise spans data protection, cybersecurity, fintech regulation, and ethical AI governance, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments.

ISO 27001 Privacy by Design AI Governance
Training & Capacity Building

We equip Africa's digital governance professionals with knowledge

Practical, Africa-focused training programs in data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity compliance for individuals, professionals, and corporate teams.

Two Learning Tiers

General Training for individuals entering the field, and Executive Training for professionals, corporate teams, and regulators seeking strategic fluency.

Regulatory Context

All programs are grounded in Nigeria's NDPA, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, Cybercrimes Act, OECD recommendations, ECOWAS frameworks, and the AU Continental and Nigerian AI Strategy.

Practical & Case-Based

Real case studies, compliance scenarios, and implementation tools to ensure participants leave with skills they can deploy immediately.

  Executive Programmes

Governance training at leadership level

Our Executive Training programmes are purpose-built for professionals, corporate compliance teams, legal departments, regulators, and board members who need strategic fluency — not just operational awareness.

Bespoke & Organisation-Tailored

Executive programmes can be customised to your organisation's specific regulatory exposure, sector, and strategic objectives.

Certificate of Completion

All participants receive a LawDigits Certificate of Completion, with executive programmes eligible for CPD credit recognition.

Post-Training Advisory Support

Executive clients receive 30 days of follow-on advisory access to apply learnings within their organisations.

80+
Professionals trained
20+
Corporate clients
20+
Programme formats
5+
Years delivering
Learning Pathway

Your journey from awareness to mastery

Whether you're starting out or advancing your practice, LawDigits has a programme at every stage of your professional development.

1

Awareness

General training programs providing foundational knowledge in data protection, AI governance, and digital rights — no prior expertise required.

2

Practitioner

Intermediate programs building hands-on compliance and governance skills for professionals implementing frameworks in their organisations.

3

Specialist

Advanced executive programmes for DPOs, legal counsels, compliance officers, and technology leaders managing complex governance environments.

4

Strategic Leader

Board-level and institutional programmes equipping executives and regulators to set governance direction and manage AI & privacy risk strategically.

Upcoming Programmes

Scheduled training dates

Reserve your spot early — cohort sizes are limited to ensure quality engagement.

Programme Category Format Date Price Status Action
Data Protection Documentation Practical Course General Online · Live 11 April 2026 ₦20,000 Open
Conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) General Online · Live 16 April 2026 ₦20,000 Open
AI & Data Protection Law Foundational Class General Online · Live 18–19 April 2026 ₦30,000 Open
Conducting a Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) Practical Class Executive Online · Live 24 April 2026 ₦10,000 Filling fast
Creating an Internal Data Protection Framework Course General Online · Live 29-30 April 2026 ₦30,000 Open
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  Articles & Research

Latest insights & analysis

Expert commentary on data protection enforcement, AI regulation, and digital governance across Africa.

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AI Governance
Unlocking AI Without Losing Privacy: How Nigeria Can Adopt PETs Through Federated Learning To Create Problem-Solving AI Models
AIDeployment

This article, developed as part of a broader knowledge initiative by LawDigits in collaboration with Assessed Intelligence, seeks to demystify these emerging concepts, situate them within Nigeria’s evolving digital infrastructure, and provide a practical pathway for adopting PETs particularly Federated Learning across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

AI Governance
Webinar Summary: Accountability, Governance & Ethical Boundaries Who Bears Responsibility for AI-Generated Harm
AI PolicyAfrica

The webinar examined how responsibility should be allocated across the AI ecosystem and considered the implications for countries such as Nigeria that largely depend on foreign-developed AI technologies.

Data Protection
Digital Rights and Accountability: Interrogating and Implementing the Nitda Code of Conduct
Enforcement Social Media

The webinar examined the NITDA Code of Practice and its role in shaping a safer, more accountable digital environment in Nigeria. Speakers explained that as online platforms grow, both platforms and content creators must take responsibility for the content shared. Platforms are required to remove harmful content quickly, cooperate with authorities, and be transparent, while creators must avoid spreading unlawful material but retain the right to appeal unfair takedowns.

Cross-border Data Transfer
Balancing Innovation & Sovereignty: Nigeria's CBDT Framework in context of the global economy
Cross-BorderRisk

The LawDigits team organised a webinar which explored Nigeria’s approach to cross-border data transfers. The webinar brought together legal practitioners, data privacy professionals, policymakers, and technology experts to examine how Nigeria can facilitate free data flows that fuel innovation while safeguarding its sovereignty and protecting citizens’ privacy.

Free Course
Principles of Data Processing
BasicImportant

Free course material on the basic principles of data processing. This is a training material from our public class on the subject

Policy
The Data Subject's Right to be Forgotten
PolicyRTBF

Free course material on the right of data subject to be forgotten. This is a training material from our public class on the subject

  Compliance Templates

Ready-to-use legal & compliance instruments

Professional templates designed for Nigerian and International regulatory contexts. Free starter documents for individuals; advanced instruments for compliance professionals and organizations.

Standard Templates Free & Low-cost
Essential compliance documents for individuals, startups, and organizations beginning their data protection journey.
Website Privacy Policy
Comprehensive, NDPA-compliant privacy policy template for websites and apps.
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Cookie Notice & Consent Banner
NDPA-aligned cookie notice covering cookie categories, consent mechanisms, and opt-out instructions.
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Data Breach Notification Letter
Regulator and data-subject notification letter templates aligned with NDPA 72-hour reporting requirements.
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Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Standard controller-processor agreement aligned with NDPA requirements.
WordPDF
Data Retention Policy
Template retention schedule covering personal data categories, retention periods, and lawful deletion procedures.
WordExcel
Data Subject Rights Procedure
Step-by-step procedure for handling access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection requests.
WordPDF
Advanced Professional Templates Premium
Complex, expert-level instruments for DPOs, legal counsels, compliance officers, and organizations navigating sophisticated data governance obligations.
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Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
Full DPIA methodology aligned with NDPA and GDPR standards. Includes risk scoring matrix and mitigation register.
WordExcelPDF
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AI Impact Assessment Template
Structured assessment covering bias, transparency, accountability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
WordExcel
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Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Enterprise-grade ROPA with sector-specific registers and automated risk flagging.
ExcelPDF
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Cross-border data transfer SCCs adapted for Nigeria-to-international transfers under the NDPA.
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Compliance Audit Report (CAR)
Annual data protection audit report meeting NDPC filing requirements. Includes findings register and corrective action plan.
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AI Governance Framework Template
End-to-end AI governance framework covering policy, roles, risk tiers, procurement, incident reporting, and ethical review.
WordPDF
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Awareness Events Held
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People Reached
03
Institutions Visited
6
States Covered
CSR

Our Responsibility to Society

More than compliance, it is public empowerment.

At LawDigits, we know data protection, AI ethics, and Digital rights are not just concerns for organisations and regulators, they are fundamental rights of every Nigerian and every African citizen.

Through our CSR outreach programme, we take these conversations out of boardrooms and into communities, campuses, hospitals, and congregations where they matter most. Our awareness events are entirely free, facilitated by our legal and technology experts.

Know Your Data Rights

We educate citizens on their rights under the NDPA 2023. This includes the right to access, correct, delete, protect and object to the use of their personal data.

AI Must Be Used Ethically

We explain how AI systems affect everyday decisions from LLMs to crosschecking spellings or drafting documents and what ethical deployment should look like.

Digital Safety for All

Practical cybersecurity awareness, protecting personal data online, recognising scams, and safeguarding privacy in a connected world.

2026 AD · OUR COUNTRY, OUR PEOPLE

Upcoming Awareness Events

This year, LawDigits is bringing digital rights awareness to multiple institutions and will be commencing public AI projects. All events are free, open to the public, and facilitated by our legal and technology experts.

23Apr
Upcoming
Achievers University

Data Privacy & AI Awareness — What the students need to know about new technologies

An awareness session for students, staff, and the public on protecting personal data, preventing digital fraud, and understanding AI tools being used in the modern world. We will explore the concept of privacy and why it is important to protect it. This is in collaboration with the University Management.

28June
Upcoming
St. Thomas Anglican Church, Isinkan, Akure

Congregation Data Rights - Privacy and Church in the Digital Age

A dedicated session for the congregation, administrative staff, and pastors on data rights under the NDPA and the ethical use of AI in decision-making. Churches processes vast amount of personal data so it is usually an overlooked data controller. This is in collaboration with the Church

01Jul
Upcoming
Commencement of Public AI Project (Lassa Fever)

AI In Real Life - Solving a Nigerian Problem with AI

With our partner, ProlixusAI, we will commence the first phase of the Lassa Fever project. We aim to use AI models to recognize patterns, analyse symptoms, behaviours, predict prescriptions, preventive measures, possible side effects of medications and proactive controls. This project will be done in collaboration with state governments as well as major actors in the health and pharmaceutical sector.

Past Outreach Events

Where we've been so far

From lecture halls to community centres, our team has delivered digital rights awareness across Nigeria, reaching students, healthcare workers, civil servants, and everyday citizens.

University
DPAC Program in partnership with the NDPC
University of Lagos, Lagos State
30 January 2026
University
Project ProtectData — Awareness Program for Universities
Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State
24 July 2025
Community
AI-Impact on Law Enforcement Lecture organised by Paradigm Initiatve
Abuja Continental, Abuja
21 August 2025
Conference
NADPA-RAPDP Conference hosted by the NDPC
Abuja Continental, Abuja
07 May 2025

Get Involved

Want to be part of this mission?

There are three ways to join LawDigits in building a digitally literate, rights-aware Nigeria.

Host an Event

Invite LawDigits to your institution — University, Hospital, Church, Mosque, Company, Community or Organisation. We'll design a tailored awareness session at a relative cost.

Invite Us

Sponsor Our CSR

Help us reach more Nigerians. Corporate sponsors enable LawDigits to travel further, produce materials, and expand our outreach programme to underserved communities across the country.

Become a Sponsor

Volunteer as a Facilitator

Are you a legal or technology professional passionate about digital rights? Join our volunteer facilitator pool and help deliver awareness sessions in your state or region.

Volunteer

The only real security ’that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.

Henry Ford  —  Founder, Ford Motor Companies 1903

Let’s Work Together

Ready to build a compliant, trusted
digital organization?

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