Data Sovereignty: Africa’s Path to Digital Independence

Executive Summary Africa’s digital evolution is not a luxury; it is an imperative. With over 1.4 billion people and a digital economy projected to be worth $180 billion by 2025 (IFC & Google, 2020), Africa must adopt a cohesive, continental data sovereignty plan to harness the power of digitalization. Africa’s approach to data is not […]
DigitA’s Data-Driven Assessment of Nigeria’s Innovation Hubs

Problem Statement Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem drives entrepreneurship, supports startups, and fosters economic growth. However, these hubs face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, inadequate infrastructure, and gaps in capacity-building initiatives. Addressing these issues is critical for maximising their impact and positioning Nigeria as a leader in innovation across Africa. Data Collection & Analysis […]
Innovation and Technological Growth: Impact of the Nigeria Startup Act and the Journey towards State Domestication

“Driving state adoption to all states of the federation is the only way to stitch the fabric of innovation across Nigeria.” — Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, Former Lead, Nigeria Startup Act. Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is a paradox of immense potential and persistent challenges. Success stories of startups in Nigeria have garnered global recognition, yet the systemic […]
Inclusive Policy-Making Through Participatory Policy Implementation Framework

Problem Statement Policy development in Nigeria has long faced a significant gap between creation and execution, often leading to fragmented ecosystems and disconnected outcomes. Stakeholders frequently find themselves excluded from critical stages of the policy lifecycle, diminishing the relevance and sustainability of the resulting frameworks. There is also a lack of mechanisms for cohesive collaboration […]
Unlocking Nigeria’s Startup Potential Through States’ Adoption of Nigeria’s Startup Act

Problem Statement Despite Nigeria’s vibrant startup ecosystem, sustainable growth has been hampered by challenges such as regulatory hurdles, inadequate funding, and poor infrastructure. Startups across the country often lack access to the necessary resources and support to thrive. To address these issues and drive innovation in the technology sector, the Federal Government introduced the Nigeria […]
Data-driven policy solutions for a Vibrant Innovation ecosystem

Introduction Innovation hubs serve as the driving force behind technological advancement and entrepreneurship, fostering talent development, mentorship, and collaboration. However, despite their vibrant potential, they face significant challenges that hinder their growth. To fully unlock their capabilities and provide targeted support, DigitA partnered with the Innovation Support Network (ISN) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale […]
Designing a Participatory Policy Implementation Framework: A Stakeholder Inclusive Policy for the Digital Economy

Introduction Policy development in Nigeria has often been marred by a significant disconnect between creation and execution, leaving gaps in effectiveness and impact. This is due to the fact that stakeholders are frequently sidelined during the policy lifecycle, resulting in frameworks that lack relevance and sustainability. Further compounding the issue is the absence of mechanisms […]