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
Year founded
2018
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
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
23
Global average
87
% Female staff
2025
Dataphyte Foundation
50%
Nigeria average
37%
Global average
50%
Age (years)
Dataphyte Foundation
8
Nigeria average
26
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Dataphyte Foundation
50%
Nigeria average
33%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Dataphyte Foundation
473
Nigeria average
50
Global average
57
Financials
2024
Dataphyte Foundation
$225,000
Nigeria average
$225,000
Global average
$7,726,779

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
5,794
Nigeria average
9,905
Global average
19,785
Subscribers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
225
Nigeria average
2,238
Global average
7,402
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
476
Nigeria average
3,948
Global average
18,482
Followers (2025)
Dataphyte Foundation
3,000
Nigeria average
5,503
Global average
15,795

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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