Global surge in corporate AI investment fueled by CEO leadership and regional commitment
16 January 2026
Corporate investment in artificial intelligence is experiencing unprecedented growth, with companies worldwide planning to double their AI spending by 2026, accounting for approximately 1.7% of their revenues—more than twice the increase projected for 2025.
CEOs are taking a central role in this transformation, dedicating over eight hours weekly to their own AI upskilling while directing their organizations’ capabilities and budgets toward AI initiatives. This shift underscores AI’s rising prominence as a strategic priority, transcending traditional tech or innovation departments to become a top-down enterprise focus.
Nigeria urged to prioritise local data storage
23 December 2025
As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation journey, the importance of data sovereignty — ensuring that data generated within the country is stored, governed, and protected domestically — has become increasingly vital.
Recent worldwide outages affecting major international platforms have underscored the risks of over-reliance on foreign infrastructure, which can lead to disruptions in financial services, authentication systems, and national security operations.
Africa’s data centre industry grows amid challenges and opportunities
13 October 2025
Africa is experiencing a surge in interest from data centre investors, driven by the continent’s rapid digital transformation. However, despite this growing enthusiasm, the sector faces significant hurdles rooted in structural issues, according to a recent report by the Africa Data Centers Association (ADCA).
In early October, Raxio Group celebrated the opening of a $30 million data centre in Angola, marking a key milestone in its expansion efforts supported by $100 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This development underscores the increasing investment activity in Africa’s promising data infrastructure sector.
