THE INTERSECTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE AND CORPORATE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: LEGAL AND GOVERNANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Abstract

The use of Artificial intelligence, Blockchain Technology and other digital transformational solutions by companies for business advancement in Nigeria is fast becoming a norm. This evolving movementh as carried with it immense benefits and also setbacks. In as much as digital transformational solutions are important for the advancement of commercial growth and visibility, corporate organizations need to be aware of its intricacies, legal implications and the required digital/ Information Technology (IT) governance structuring to facilitate technological business operations. This paper seeks to review the essentiality of digital and IT governance structures in companies to enable effective electronic solutions for corporate entities in Nigeria. It further weighs the state and place of law, policy and regulation in meeting the demands of a digitalized corporate business framework within Nigeria in comparism with South Africa. SouthAfrica is being used because ofitsrobust legal template onITgovernance.