First AI Readiness Index for African businesses debuts

aiNova Africa, one of the leading digital transformation and enterprise AI company has unveiled the aiNova AI Readiness Index™, the first-of-its-kind tool designed to help African businesses benchmark their preparedness for AI adoption and identify the steps needed to stay competitive in the digital era.

The interactive tool, developed with Africa’s unique business and economic context in mind, enables CEOs, executives, and IT leaders to quickly assess their organization’s digital maturity across strategy, data, people, and technology. In less than five minutes, participants receive a tailored readiness score, benchmarks against industry peers, and an actionable roadmap for advancing AI adoption.

Speaking on the launch, Damilare Fakorede, Managing Partner at aiNova Africa, emphasized the significance of the tool: “AI is no longer optional — it’s inevitable. But most businesses in Africa are still unsure how ready they are to adopt AI. The aiNova AI Readiness Index™ bridges that gap by giving leaders clarity on where they stand today and the exact steps to move forward tomorrow.”

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“This tool is not just about assessment; it’s about empowerment. Our goal is to give African businesses the confidence and guidance to take AI from buzzword to boardroom impact — and ultimately, to measurable business results” Damilare added.

The launch of The aiNova AI Readiness Index™ underscores aiNova Africa’s position as a leading authority in digital transformation across the continent. The company has already made significant contributions to AI literacy and adoption, serving as the implementation partner for leading organizations and government agencies across Africa.

The aiNova AI Readiness Index is available now on aiNova Africa’s website and is free to access for businesses across Africa.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.