Experts Urge Investment In Local Data Infrastructure, Cybersecurity

Technology and business leaders have called for increased investment in local data infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital capabilities to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy and support business growth.
They made the call during a panel session at the CIO & C-Suite Conference and Awards Africa, held recently in Lagos, where they discussed data sovereignty, data localisation, cybersecurity, and the role of technology in improving business competitiveness.
Speaking at the session, chief technology officer of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Blessing Ehize, said financial institutions needed to invest in local data infrastructure and adopt a risk-based approach to data localisation t...