Operating under the powerful mission of “One Cloud, One Africa”, this launch is powered by a strategic partnership with TouchNet, a leading Africa Technology Services provider whose extensive experience in delivering cutting-edge technology infrastructure across Africa, ensuring UniCloudAfrica’s platform is built on a robust, scalable foundation tailored to the continent’s unique needs.

It immediately provides African enterprises and governments with a world-class, highly certified, financially optimized, and fully compliant alternative to expensive, high-latency offshore cloud providers.

The announcement was made at a media briefing in Lagos, where Mr Ladi Okuneye, CEO of Unicloud Africa, declared “The platform is the foundation for Africa’s true Digital and Financial Independence”.

The Unicloud Africa Advantage: Performance, Compliance, and Cost Certainty

Unicloud Africa’s platform is engineered to solve the most critical pain points for African businesses by delivering on three core pillars:

1. Financial Sovereignty and Predictable Costs

We eliminate the financial uncertainty and hidden costs that hinder growth:

• Local Currency Billing: Enterprises can now pay for world-class cloud services in their local currency, eliminating the burden of foreign exchange (FX) volatility and unpredictable costs.
• Zero Data Egress Fees: We guarantee no data egress fees, ensuring predictable monthly billing and allowing businesses to retrieve their own data freely, a major cost differentiator.
• OpEx Model: The platform is delivered on a flexible, pay-per-use, OpEx model, freeing up business capital by removing the need for significant CapEx on IT infrastructure.

2. Certified Security and Guaranteed Resilience

Unicloud Africa is built on global standards of trust and compliance:

• Sovereign Data Compliance: All sensitive data, particularly for AI/ML and Big Data, is guaranteed to be hosted and processed 100% in-country. This is critical for regulatory adherence in finance, healthcare, and government across Africa.
• Maximum Uptime: Our architecture delivers two active-active availability zones and features a contractual 999% SLA on storage, providing the unmatched resilience required for mission-critical enterprise workloads.
• Global Certifications: The platform operates under the highest global standards, including ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity).

3. AI Acceleration and Technical Leadership

“We are democratizing access to the computing power needed for the next wave of innovation”, the CEO said.

From use cases where financial services are enabled with real-time fraud detection to accelerating medical research through AI-driven analytics, UnicloudAfrica’s GPUaaS empowers organizations to harness AI at scale:

• GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS): High-performance, GPU-enabled cloud servers are available on demand, providing the specialized compute power needed to run complex AI models and large-scale applications.
• Developer Compatibility: Our services are compatible and provide a familiar feature set that aligns with leading global cloud platform environments, ensuring rapid adoption by local and international development teams.

“A Strategic Shift for African Competitiveness”

“For too long, African enterprises have been held back by the financial burden and compliance risks of offshore cloud platforms,” said Mr Ladi Okuneye, CEO of Unicloud Africa.

“This is a strategic shift. We are providing world-class infrastructure, backed by local currency billing, zero egress fees, and the peace of mind of ISO-certified, in-country data management. Unicloud Africa is the definitive foundation for Africa’s true digital and financial independence.“

“By partnering with Unicloud Africa, TouchNet is directly accelerating Africa’s digital transformation. We are delivering secure, scalable, and locally optimized AI Cloud infrastructure that empowers businesses and governments to modernize operations, drive innovation, and secure their data locally. This platform is a testament to our commitment to a connected and sovereign Africa”, said Mr Charly Bahous CEO of TouchNet.

Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of OADC also mentioned

”We firmly believe that fully localised cloud infrastructure is critical for economic growth and Africa’s digital future. This is why OADC is fully committed to collaborating with and providing all needed support to partners like UniCloud Africa, who are key to realizing a truly unified African digital ecosystem.”

The categories are;

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (QMS): Ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services and continual improvement across operations;
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS): Guaranteeing resilience, availability, and recovery of services in the face of disruptions;
• ISO 20000 – Service Management Systems (SMS): Standardising service delivery to ensure reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction and
• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems (ISMS): Protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability against evolving cybersecurity threats.

This recertification follows a rigorous and independent audit, reaffirming GBB’s ability to provide secure, scalable, and sustainable digital services to government ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), and private sector organisations.

“These certifications go beyond compliance; they are a statement of trust,” said Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone Limited.

He went to state:

“For our customers, this means the services they rely on; from connectivity to cloud hosting and cybersecurity meet the highest international standards of quality, resilience, and security. This is central to our mission of enabling Nigeria’s digital transformation and helping organisations thrive in an increasingly connected and competitive global economy.”

Galaxy Backbone’s ISO recertification gives stakeholders increased confidence that Government MDAs can securely host and manage sensitive data, digital platforms, and citizen services with guaranteed uptime and disaster recovery readiness.

It also assures Private enterprises that they can leverage GBB’s infrastructure to scale operations, meet regulatory requirements, and assure their customers of secure digital transactions and data protection.

GBB’s Development and Industry partners can trust that GBB operates to global standards, providing a robust platform for digital inclusion, e-governance, and economic growth.

This achievement directly supports the Federal Government’s digital economy strategy by enabling end-to-end digitalisation of public sector operations, fostering innovation, and reducing risks in mission-critical services which is in line with GBB’s Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS) 2025-2028.

This remarkable pioneering achievement underscores OADC Texaf – Kinshasa’s steadfast commitment to delivering secure, resilient and world-class digital infrastructure services in the DRC that meet stringent global standards.

ISO 27001, the globally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), validates that OADC Texaf – Kinshasa has implemented robust measures for its information security management, demonstrating its ability to reassure clients of its information security integrity.

This certification also underpins the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Certification.

PCI-DSS compliance establishes the data centre as a trusted partner for the financial services and payments industry.

This globally recognised certification demonstrates adherence to stringent payments industry security protocols and controls, playing a key role in transforming the DRC’s financial and payments ecosystem.

It also provides critical reassurance in meeting the growing demands for financial inclusion among the DRC population.

Finally, ISO 22301 certification; the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) ensures uninterrupted service delivery and rapid recovery from unforeseen disruptions, providing clients with critical assurances of operational excellence and resilience – a cornerstone of trust and reliability for business demanding the utmost in operational integrity.

Mr. Mohammed Bouhelal, managing director of OADC Texaf – Kinshasa, remarked:

“Achieving ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and PCI DSS certifications is a testament to our unwavering dedication to operational excellence and client-centric service delivery. These milestones position OADC as a leader in secure and resilient digital infrastructure, supporting the growth of the DRC’s digital economy and fostering trust among local and international businesses.”

These certifications hold immense significance for OADC Texaf – Kinshasa’s diverse clientele, including Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecommunications carriers, enterprise clients, banks and other financial services companies.

By meeting and exceeding global standards, OADC Texaf – Kinshasa strengthens the foundation for secure and reliable digital services, enabling innovation and economic growth across the region.

This achievement also bolsters the DRC’s position as an emerging hub for digital infrastructure in Africa, attracting foreign investment and fostering confidence in the country’s digital transformation journey.

As the demand for secure, resilient and compliant data centre services grows, OADC Texaf – Kinshasa remains at the forefront, setting benchmarks for excellence and shaping the future of the digital economy in the DRC and central Africa.

This certification positions NOVA Bank among the elite financial institutions in Nigeria.

The ISO 27032 certification focuses on fortifying cybersecurity measures, ensuring robust protection for data, systems, and online transactions amid an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.

In addition to this achievement, NOVA Bank is already certified in ISO 27001 for Information Security Management and BCMS 22301 for Business Continuity Management, further underscoring its dedication to operational excellence and security.

Commenting on the certification, Chinwe Iloghalu, acting managing director and chief executive of NOVA Bank, described the certification as a pivotal moment for the Bank and its customers.

“This certification underscores NOVA Bank’s unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest global standards in cybersecurity.

“As we continue to innovate with customer-centric retail products, cybersecurity remains at the heart of our operations. Our customers can rest assured that their data and transactions are protected by some of the most advanced security frameworks in the industry.

Trust is built on security, and NOVA is committed to providing a secure, reliable, and innovative banking experience,” Iloghalu stated.

Dr. David Isavwe, the Bank’s executive director for Operations and Information Technology, who also serves as the president and chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Information Security Society of Africa, Nigeria (ISSAN), emphasised the broader implications of the certification.

“The ISO 27032 certification highlights NOVA Bank’s proactive approach to addressing cybersecurity challenges. It demonstrates our readiness to protect against evolving threats and our ability to adapt to the dynamic landscape of digital banking.

This certification reinforces our commitment to delivering secure and uninterrupted services to our valued customers,” he stated.

This milestone aligns with NOVA Bank’s overarching strategy of integrating cutting-edge technology with its trademarked Phygital model—seamlessly blending physical and digital banking experiences, while maintaining an unwavering focus on customer trust and satisfaction.

As the bank prepares to launch a series of innovative retail banking products, this certification highlights its dedication to prioritizing cybersecurity, ensuring a secure and seamless banking experience for all its customers.