NDPC probes Remita, Sterling Bank over alleged data breach

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NDPC probes Remita, Sterling Bank over alleged data breach

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd. and Sterling Bank. This follows reports of a suspected cyberattack where threat actors claimed to have accessed sensitive data. The NDPC aims to determine the scope of the incident and potential risks to data subjects while assessing the protective measures in place.

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