As Nigeria strengthens its data protection framework through the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, employers and HR professionals are facing new legal and ethical responsibilities…
Alicia Adefarasin is a Labour and Employment Lawyer and Senior Legal Counsel at Dentons ACAS-Law. Her expertise spans employment, data protection, fintech, and corporate regulatory advisory and compliance. Known for her insightful approach to the…
The Federal Government has announced a major reform to professionalise Human Resource (HR) management in the civil service, reaffirming that the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) remains the sole body legally empowered…
Agape Asanga is the founder of HR Newbies Global Limited and the driving force behind the thriving HR Newbies Community — a global network dedicated to empowering aspiring and early-career HR professionals. With experience across…
The Federal Government has announced that, from January 2026, only certified human resource (HR) professionals will be deployed to HR positions in the Civil Service. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of…
Human Resources professionals have been urged to take the lead in strengthening cybersecurity and ensuring regulatory compliance to protect sensitive organisational and employee data. This call was made by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management…
