GigaLayer, a prominent force in Africa’s cloud infrastructure and domain services, has announced the acquisition of Registeram, a veteran Nigerian domain registration and hosting firm. This strategic move signifies a major consolidation within the local technology ecosystem, reinforcing GigaLayer’s aggressive expansion to dominate the digital infrastructure market not only in Nigeria but across the broader African continent.

Operational since 2008 and licensed by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Registeram has been a foundational pillar in Nigeria's domain registration landscape. Over its fifteen-year history, the company established itself as a trusted registrar, serving a loyal customer base that includes legacy brands like Domino’s Pizza Nigeria, with as much as 80% of its clientele maintaining their relationship for over a decade. This deep-rooted client loyalty and Registeram's accreditation status were key factors driving GigaLayer's all-cash acquisition.

According to Ahmad Mukoshy, Founder and CEO of GigaLayer, the deal, completed for an undisclosed sum, extends beyond merely acquiring customers. He emphasizes that the acquisition is fundamentally about strengthening infrastructure resilience and fortifying Africa’s digital backbone. Mukoshy stated, “We are not just acquiring customers; we are strengthening Africa’s digital backbone,” highlighting a commitment to building robust, locally operated cloud and domain infrastructure for African enterprises, rather than simply increasing headcount.

This acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic buyouts by GigaLayer, marking its seventh such transaction. The company has a history of integrating other brands, including Trudigits, Hub8 (a Russian web hosting firm acquired in 2019), MainOne’s SMEinaBox, and LagosHost. Mukoshy notes that while organic growth remains vital, acquisitions significantly accelerate market penetration, and the company is actively pursuing further opportunities.

GigaLayer has assured Registeram’s existing customers of a seamless transition, with no immediate disruptions to their services. The integration process is designed to bring substantial enhancements, including the migration of services to GigaLayer’s enterprise-grade platform for improved performance and redundancy. Customers will also benefit from access to enhanced security standards, GigaLayer’s robust support system, and a broader array of product offerings, including advanced cloud compute and high-availability hosting solutions. The technology migration process is already in progress, with infrastructure consolidation expected to be completed within weeks.

Crucially, GigaLayer is doubling down on local cloud sovereignty, a critical focus as Nigerian businesses increasingly face pressure to comply with local data residency regulations. The company operates infrastructure across two data centers in Lagos, specializing in bare-metal and cloud compute capabilities tailored for demanding enterprise workloads. By fostering a local infrastructure, GigaLayer aims to reduce reliance on offshore providers, delivering high-performance solutions that are both compliance-ready and optimally suited for the Nigerian economic climate. Mukoshy firmly believes that “Africa’s digital future must be built on African infrastructure.”

The founders of Registeram are set to exit the business to pursue new ventures, with GigaLayer assuming full operational control of all assets and client portfolios. This acquisition underscores a maturing market where local players are scaling up to effectively compete with global giants. GigaLayer differentiates itself by offering localized support, Naira-based pricing stability, and low-latency infrastructure. Notably, GigaLayer has maintained a bootstrapped trajectory throughout its history, relying on internal resources and reinvested profits, distinguishing it from many tech companies that prioritize rapid external capital raises. Despite increasing competitive pressure from multi-million-dollar investments by telecom giants like Airtel and MTN in Nigeria’s data center market, Mukoshy remains confident, stating that the demand for data centers will continue to grow beyond current capacities, welcoming additional competition as validation of the market’s immense potential.