The Engine of Africa's Digital Economy
NDPC is pioneering the digital trust infrastructure to power the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), making cross-border data flows secure, compliant, and seamless.
The Vision
From National Regulator to Continental Enabler
"AfCFTA’s single digital market cannot exist without trust — and trust depends on data governance. Our platform transforms NDPC into the digital customs service for data, monitoring cross-border transfers, certifying businesses, and ensuring Africa trades safely in the digital era. We give Nigeria a leadership role — providing the infrastructure backbone for Africa’s trusted digital economy.”
Core Systems of the Digital Trust Infrastructure
Seven powerful, interconnected modules that make the AfCFTA digital economy a reality.
Cross-Border Data Flow Tracking
Monitor, log, and verify every instance where Nigerian business data moves across African borders in real-time.
AfCFTA Data Passport
A standardized digital 'trust certificate' showing an organization meets AfCFTA-aligned data protection standards.
Africa Data Adequacy Index
Map and score each African country’s data protection readiness to enable safe and automatic data transfers.
AfCFTA Data Trade Ledger
An immutable, blockchain-based record of all cross-border data transactions, creating a trusted and auditable data corridor.
Smart Data Transfer Agreements
Automate the generation of legally compliant cross-border data agreements, removing friction from digital trade.
Regional DPA Collaboration Network
A secure hub for African Data Protection Authorities to share incident notifications and harmonize policies.