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How Nigeria’s financial sector is transitioning to domestic cloud
BusinessDay
Aug 21, 2026 · 10:01 WAT
Nigeria’s financial services industry is preparing for a transition to domestic cloud infrastructure ahead of a January 1, 2027 data residency requirement. The change is expected to affect how banks and other financial institutions manage data storage, technology systems, compliance processes, and related infrastructure planning.