Africa, with its substantial untapped digital economic potential, stands to benefit greatly from strategic investments in technology. Such initiatives are crucial for enhancing competitiveness and fostering economic growth in the 21st-century global economy.

The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) and Dimension Data, a South African IT and internet solutions provider, signed a one-year internet service agreement, on July 5. The agreement was signed by Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, NIGCOMSAT's CEO, and Olugbenga Olabiyi, Dimension Data's country director.

“In line with the aspirations of the Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, to rejig the nation’s economy through digital transformation, the Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, has once again signed a partnership agreement with Dimension Data, a leading IT solutions company, internet solutions service provider,” revealed NIGCOMSAT in a press release dated July 5

Under the deal, NIGCOMSAT will provide Dimension Data with internet services on the NigComSat-1R network for one year.

This partnership follows similar agreements Nigcomsat signed in June with satellite telecom providers, including Hotspot Network Limited, a leading company specializing in rural connectivity solutions, and telecom giant Infratel, to enhance rural connectivity.

The initiatives align with Nigcomsat's ambition to become a leading provider of satellite communications infrastructure in Nigeria and Africa, supporting the government's project to bring broadband to every corner of the country.

Hikmatu Bilali