The Federal Government has opened a probe into Chinese-owned e-commerce giant Temu for suspected data-law violations.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), which is carrying out the investigation, announced this via a statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The NDPC said concerns over Temu’s data-processing practices – including online surveillance, opaque handling, cross-border transfers, and possible breaches of data-minimisation rules – triggered the investigation.
The NDPC boss Vincent Olatunji ordered the probe and warned that processors could be held liable for any non-compliance.
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The NDPC disclosed that Temu handles the personal data of about 12.7 million Nigerians and around 70 million daily users globally.
In 2025, the agency fined Multichoice Nigeria, Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, N766 million ($565,990) for breaching data-protection rules.
The move comes amid rising global scrutiny of Temu’s rapid expansion.
The company, owned by Nasdaq-listed PDD Holdings, has expanded rapidly in Nigeria with an app-driven marketplace offering steep discounts on fashion, electronics, and household goods.
