Clients & Projects
Leading Digital Transformation for Research & Education
Datasphir facilitated the growth and development of research and education networks in Nigeria such as Eko-Konnect, SokREN, and Zik-Konnect and contributed to the development of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN). We are leading the digital transformation process accelerated by the pandemic. We are developing new products to promote open science, open access, and identity federation in higher education piloting in Nigeria and West Africa.
Case Studies
Featured deployments
APC Minna BookHub Deployment
Academic Publishing Centre, FUTMinna
Datasphir deployed BookHub, our open-access book production platform, for the Academic Publishing Centre (APC) at Federal University of Technology Minna. APC Minna now publishes open-access scholarly books using BookHub's streamlined single-source-file workflow, enabling authors, editors and designers to collaborate efficiently. Outcomes Reduced book production time by 60%All published titles are openly accessible onlineAuthors can submit and track manuscripts digitallyAutomated DOI assignment and metadata export
FUTMinna Identity & Access Management
Federal University of Technology Minna
Datasphir deployed BonafID, our federated identity and access management platform, for the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMinna). The solution enables single sign-on across all campus digital services, integrates with the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NiREN), and provides centralised user management for thousands of students and staff. Outcomes Unified login across all campus digital servicesReduced IT support burden through self-service password resetEnhanced security through multi-factor authenticationSeamless integration with research network infrastructure
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Eko-Konnect Research & Education Network
Eko-Konnect
Datasphir facilitated the growth and development of the Eko-Konnect Research and Education Network in Lagos, Nigeria, connecting universities and research institutions to high-speed, reliable internet infrastructure. This work supports the broader mission of building resilient digital infrastructure for Nigerian higher education.
UDUS BonafID Pilot Programme
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
Datasphir and Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) implemented a collaborative BonafID pilot program to demonstrate federated identity management in the Nigerian higher education sector. The pilot showcased the Nigerian Identity Federation (eduID.ng) and aligned with the emerging federated identity management ecosystem in Africa. Outcomes Successful proof-of-concept for NiREN identity federationShowcased eduID.ng to Nigerian higher education stakeholdersFoundation for full BonafID deployment
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