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GigaLayer Dominates Nigerian Web Hosting Scene with Registeram Acquisition

GigaLayer Dominates Nigerian Web Hosting Scene with Registeram Acquisition

☁️ Rigisteram with a Giga Layer

  • GigaLayer is a Nigerian cloud hosting provider that makes it easy for local businesses to register domains and set up web services.

  • They acquired Registeram, a veteran player in the domain industry since early 2010s.


🇳🇬 Local Hosting, Local Currency

  • Small businesses in Nigeria often struggle with complex web hosting and domain renewals when they have to pay in foreign currencies.

  • In short, Registeram supports over 400+ domain extensions, including specialized Nigerian extensions (.ng, .com.ng).

  • Local payment methods are supported, that make they stand out when comparing with foreign solutions.


🛠️ Over A Decade of Expertise

  • Registeram team is known for providing high-speed local servers that often perform better than international competitors in the region.

  • By combining forces, they offer localized support that understands the specific needs of Nigerian business owners.


🚀 Strengthening the Infrastructure

  • GigaLayer will use these new assets to move existing users to a more robust infrastructure with better security features.

  • This move marks a consolidation phase in West African tech, where local companies are scaling up to compete with global providers.

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