Next Digital Solutions invites passionate researchers, legal scholars, and technology developers to join Nigeria's first structured inquiry into AI regulation, global law, and the legal framework governing software development — building the intellectual foundation for tomorrow's digital Nigeria.
Next Digital Solutions is a registered Nigerian business with a focused mandate: to identify local problems facing small-scale businesses, medium enterprises, and startups, then engage technological SaaS solutions to enhance and optimise their profitability.
Founded in 2008 and powered by a team of passionate individuals, our work bridges the gap between the digital economy and the communities that have historically been left behind by it.
The Digital Solutions Innovators' Cohort is Next Digital Solutions' first structured programme channelling that energy into research. It is an organised, mentored internship designed to produce actionable outputs — not just learning exercises.
The work of this cohort will contribute directly to the discourse around AI regulation and software law in Nigeria, creating reference tools and templates that Nigerian developers and legal practitioners can use today.
The 1st Digital Solutions Innovators' Cohort is structured around two complementary research tracks. Together they create a complete picture of what it means to build and operate technology responsibly — globally and specifically within Nigeria.
This track conducts a thorough review of how Artificial Intelligence is being governed across the world today — examining legislation, regulatory frameworks, and the duties imposed on AI developers. The findings will help set the pace for Nigeria's own AI and Law legislation.
This track undertakes a critical examination of every law — active, emerging, and overlooked — that affects the development of software in Nigeria. The goal is to produce a practical compliance template every Nigerian developer can use.
We are looking for motivated interns across legal research, technology analysis, writing, and project coordination. Both tracks are open for applications simultaneously.
Reviews and synthesises international AI legal frameworks. Monitors regulatory developments globally. Drafts comparative analyses and policy briefs. Ideal for law students, legal scholars, or policy researchers.
Conducts deep-dive research into Nigerian legislation affecting software. Maps applicable statutes and regulations. Contributes to the developer compliance template. Ideal for law graduates and legal practitioners.
Translates legal findings into practical guidance for developers. Tests the compliance template against real-world development scenarios. Helps produce accessible documentation. Ideal for software developers with an interest in law.
Examines the ethical dimensions of AI regulation, developer liability, and algorithmic accountability. Contributes to the comparative policy report with a focus on African and Global South contexts.
Produces polished written outputs from raw research: reports, briefs, templates, and awareness guides. Works across both tracks. Ideal for journalism, communications, or technical writing backgrounds.
Manages timelines, coordinates between Part A and Part B teams, tracks deliverables, and facilitates internal reviews. Ideal for project management, business administration, or social science graduates.
We welcome applications from students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals. We value passion, intellectual rigour, and commitment to Nigeria's digital future above all other criteria.
The Digital Solutions Innovators' Cohort is designed to produce professionals who have done real, publishable work. Participation is an investment in your career and in Nigeria's digital future.
Applications are now open. The process is straightforward. We are looking for motivated individuals — not just impressive CVs. Tell us what drives you and what you want to build.
Complete the form below to submit your application. Make sure you have your CV/résumé and Statement of Interest ready. You can upload them directly through this form.
Having trouble with the form? Email your application directly to info@xdigitalsolutions.com