{
  "id": 3203565,
  "title": "NITDA inaugurates taskforce to drive Nigeria’s sovereign cloud implementation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nitda-inaugurates-taskforce-to-drive-nigerias-sovereign-cloud",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:54:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/25/nitda-inaugurates-taskforce-to-drive-nigerias-sovereign-cloud-implementation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI-ITF) to steer Nigeria's sovereign cloud implementation. This move signifies the nation's move from blueprinting its sovereign cloud framework to actual execution and delivery. As per a statement issued by NITDA on Monday, the taskforce will act as the primary multi-stakeholder body responsible for the rollout and coordination of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI). According to NITDA, the NSCI aims to bolster Nigeria's digital sovereignty and foster the growth of a secure and robust cloud infrastructure ecosystem. The agency's announcement comes after the introduction and implementation of the NSCI's regulatory, technical, assurance, and investment instruments, which lay the groundwork for cloud adoption, data governance, infrastructure assurance, technical standards, and investments in Nigeria's cloud and data-center ecosystem. The inauguration of NSCI-ITF follows these measures. Its key responsibilities will include coordinating the execution of these instruments and tackling any cross-cutting challenges that could hinder the initiative's delivery. Among its priorities are regulatory conformity and alignment, institutional coordination, operationalization of NSCI instruments, and monitoring of implementation, as well as fostering indigenous capacity and investment mobilization. The NSCI is set to boost domestic cloud and data-center capacity, boost indigenous participation, draw sustainable private investment, and position Nigeria as a reliable hub for cloud and digital infrastructure across Africa. Nigeria's quest for sovereign cloud infrastructure has intensified over the last two years as the Federal Government aims to gain more control over data and enhance domestic digital infrastructure. In this regard, NITDA and the Budget Office of the Federation recently launched a Joint Technical Committee to drive the implementation of the NSCI, with a focus on fiscal, procurement, financing, and investment structures required to support the policy. Consequently, the inauguration of the NSCI-ITF marks a new phase in the initiative's journey, shifting from framework development to coordinated implementation. The surge in private-sector investment in Nigeria's cloud and data-center infrastructure, spurred by the increasing demand for locally hosted digital services, also played a crucial role. In May 2026, Kasi Cloud launched the initial phase of a planned 100-megawatt data center in Lagos, advancing Nigeria's effort to augment its domestic cloud infrastructure and lessen its dependence on offshore services. The company highlighted that the facility could help retain a significant portion of the estimated $850 million Nigerian businesses annually spend on foreign cloud infrastructure, while reinforcing the country's ability to support cloud computing, data-intensive services, and emerging technologies.",
  "summary": "The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI-ITF). The post NITDA inaugurates taskforce to drive Nigeria’s sovereign cloud implementation appeared first on Nairametrics .",
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}