Mary Nnah

Africa’s leading experts have gathered for the sixth Annual Data Security Conference, a hybrid event that  kicked  off on November 26, 2025, as Taxtech, a leading Nigerian business solutions provider, celebrates uts 10th anniversary.

The conference with the theme: ‘Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Security’, aims to bring together top government officials, industry leaders, and academics to discuss the latest trends and challenges in data security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

As part of the celebrations, Taxtech is launching the 6th Africa Data Security Conclave (ADSC), a flagship event that has become a hallmark of data security and AI discourse in Africa.

Scheduled for November 26 and 27, 2025, the conclave promises to be a thought-provoking platform for experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to share insights and shape the future of data security and AI in Africa.

 The Chief Executive Officer of Taxtech, Bidemi Olumide, said: “We’ve been building quietly. Now is the time to let the world know us, like us, and project us appropriately.” “Our story is simple: we automate processes and secure data.”

 Olumide highlighted the company’s commitment to innovation and leadership in process automation, data protection, and digital transformation over the past decade.

 Olugbenga Sile, the executive director and partner, Management Support Services at Taxtech, emphasised the importance of the conclave, stating that: “The ADSC is a conversation everyone needs to join. You don’t need to be a digital security expert. AI is now part of everything we do.”

Sile also highlighted the need for Africa-specific solutions, saying that: “ADSC is where we call Africa together to discuss data security issues and design solutions tailored to our context. We cannot continue to adopt Western approaches wholesale.”

Over the past 10 years, Taxtech has developed innovative solutions, including TRev for revenue management, TPay for payment aggregation, and THR for payroll and HR management.

The Chief Technology Officer and Partner, Process Automation Services, Joshua Oladunjoye, explained that: “TRev is the platform that organises all the tax administration, like the assessment generation, the provision of receiptss, and the enforcement, while the collection side of things is handled by T-Pay government.”

 The ADSC will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on topics related to artificial intelligence, data security, and innovation. With its focus on these areas, the conference is expected to attract a diverse range of participants from across Africa and beyond. Registration is open, and interested participants can sign up via the official portal.

 Oyeyemi Oke, the executive director, Taxtech, discussed the impact of the new tax law on individual taxes, stating that: “The guys who are earning the minimum wage will actually not pay any taxes. Now, the low-income earners will be the people from, let’s say, N70,000, that is the minimum, up to N2.1 million. So, if you’re earning between N70,000 to 2.1 million, you wouldn’t pay higher taxes.”

 As Taxtech celebrates its 10th anniversary, the company is reflecting on its achievements and looking forward to the future. The Africa Data Security Conclave is a key part of the celebrations, marking a decade of innovation and leadership in process automation, data protection, and digital transformation. With its focus on artificial intelligence, data security, and innovation, the conference is expected to be a major milestone in the company’s history.

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