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DesertIQ

Where we work

We focus on four sectors where data is hard to work with and good decisions are worth a lot. The same engine serves all of them.

  • Mining

    Find deposits faster and see what is happening on the ground.

    Nigeria's mineral data is scattered across decades of surveys and archives. We turn it into maps and estimates that tell explorers where to look, where to drill and how much is likely in the ground.

    • Exploration targeting
    • Illegal mining detection
    • Ore grade estimation
    • ESG and land monitoring
  • Banking & Finance

    Stop fraud as it happens and make lending decisions you can explain.

    Transfers, POS and mobile money move fast, and so does fraud. Our models flag suspicious activity in real time and give compliance teams a clear reason for every decision.

    • Real-time fraud detection
    • KYC and AML automation
    • Explainable credit scoring
    • Document intelligence
  • Government

    Turn paper archives into data and see change across the country.

    Agencies hold valuable records that nobody can search. We digitise them, connect them and add satellite monitoring so decisions rest on current evidence.

    • Records digitisation
    • Land and urban monitoring
    • Revenue assurance
    • Multilingual citizen services
  • Security

    Watch remote assets from above and spot threats early.

    Pipelines, power lines and mine sites stretch across areas no patrol can cover. Satellite and video analytics flag vandalism, intrusion and encroachment so teams respond where it matters.

    • Infrastructure monitoring
    • Site video analytics
    • Threat intelligence
    • Anomaly detection

Why Nigeria, why now

Untapped resources
Nigeria has significant lithium and other critical minerals, and global demand for them is rising.
Scattered data
Decades of surveys, drill logs and records sit in archives that are hard to search or combine.
Affordable intelligence
Satellite data and modern AI now make it possible to read large areas quickly and at low cost.

Become an early partner

We're working with a small group of exploration companies, agencies and institutions to shape our products. Partners get early access and a direct line to our team.