Dataphyte transitions to subscription-based model, unveils editorial advisory board

Dataphyte, a research and analytics company, has announced that it is transitioning to a subscription-based platform.

In a statement on Saturday, Khadijat Kareem, Dataphyte’s head of policy research communications, said the new website will offer exclusive, in-depth insights, investigations, and data-driven storytelling to a growing audience of discerning readers.

“With this transition, Dataphyte aims to ensure the policy research communication arm of the organisation is self-sustaining and able to facilitate the financing and delivery of high-quality content that addresses critical issues across governance, economy, health, education, climate change, and more,” she said.

She said subscribers will gain free access to Dataphyte’s investigative reports, in-depth and exclusive data stories and analysis, exclusive resources for professionals, researchers, and policymakers, and tailored newsletters and alerts on emerging trends in data and governance.

Oluseyi Olufemi, research lead of the organisation, noted that the unveiling of the new website is beyond the new user interface.

He said the transition to a subscription-based model is part of the organisation’s efforts to ensure the sustainability of its policy research communication arm.

Paul Akinwunmi, the website manager, said “the new website’s design is modern, intuitive, and focused on delivering a seamless user experience”.

“The platform will serve as a hub for meaningful conversations driven by data, bridging the gap between citizens, policymakers, and change-makers,” he said.

Dataphyte also announced the upscaling of its editorial advisory board to reflect the organisation’s trajectory as a socio-economic think-tank.

The newly appointed members of the editorial advisory board comprise seasoned professionals and thought leaders across academia, public policy, media, technology, and open government practice.

The board fields individuals with rich multi-sectoral expertise in socio-economic development, democracy, artificial intelligence, policy and think tank engagements in Africa and the diaspora, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The members are Adeola Adenikiju, Leena Hoffmann, Temitope Laniran, Yemi Kale, Cynthia Mbamalu, Stanley Achonu, Eva Constantaras, Teni Tayo, Seun Kolade, Henry Adigun, Atiku Samuel, Ayisha Osori, and Abdulazeez Elayo.

According to Joshua Olufemi, Dataphyte’s CEO, the editorial advisory board was established to uphold the rigour, relevance, and clarity of the upcoming think tank’s research outputs, ensuring that high standards of academic and professional excellence are maintained and continually enhanced.

Olufemi reiterated that the roles and expectations of the board are centred on ensuring quality assurance.

He said the board’s key responsibilities include reviewing and providing critical feedback on Dataphyte’s research papers, policy briefs, and other publications.