Dataphyte Foundation is a media, research, and technology organisation committed to unlocking the power of data for businesses, governments, and development organisations across Africa. By transforming raw socio-economic data into policy analyses, advocacy materials, and accountability reports, it aims to empower stakeholders to make well-informed decisions. It specialises in real-time, localised data collection and analytics, leveraging the expertise of field agents and harmonised demographic maps. In addition to its data services, it develops civic tools and offers training programmes that equip development actors and enhance the practice of accountability journalism. Its mission is to foster informed decision-making and drive positive change within communities across the continent.

Contact details

Website:
https://dataphyte.org/

Address:
Plot 404, Marcus Garvey St, 54Road, 5th Ave, Gwarimpa, Abuja, Nigeria

Country:
Nigeria

Sub-region:
Western Africa

Organisation details

Business model
For profit , Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2018
Age (years)
Dataphyte Foundation
 7
Nigeria average
 25
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Joshua Olufemi, Rosemary Olufemi
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Joshua Olufemi
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Dataphyte Foundation
 25
Nigeria average
 22
Global average
 88
% Female staff
2025
Dataphyte Foundation
 50%
Nigeria average
 36%
Global average
 50%
% Female researchers
2025
Dataphyte Foundation
 50%
Nigeria average
 33%
Global average
 47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Dataphyte Foundation
 473
Nigeria average
 48
Global average
 58
Financials
2024
Dataphyte Foundation
 $225,000
Nigeria average
 $225,000
Global average
 $9,442,724

Social

Followers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
 5,794
Nigeria average
 10,067
Global average
 19,918
Subscribers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
 225
Nigeria average
 2,279
Global average
 7,443
Followers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
 476
Nigeria average
 4,019
Global average
 18,623
Followers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
 3,000
Nigeria average
 5,539
Global average
 15,938

Data notes

Last updated: 30/05/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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