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Hotspot Network and Solarkiosk Solutions team up to launch a joint venture, aiming to enhance solar energy and internet in rural Nigeria. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Hotspot Network, a telecom tower operator focused on the middle market in Nigeria, has partnered with Solarkiosk Solutions, a provider of off-grid solar energy across Africa

The collaboration has led to the establishment of a joint venture called Hotspot-Solarkiosk, aimed at enhancing the communication landscape in underserved regions of Nigeria.

The primary goal of this partnership is to implement technological solutions that will expand solar energy access and improve internet connectivity in rural areas.

Thomas Rieger, CEO of Solarkiosk Solutions, stated, “This collaboration will combine connectivity and essential services, transforming rural Nigeria and driving economic empowerment in off-grid communities.”

Morenikeji Aniye, CEO of Hotspot Network, noted, “This joint venture realises years of work on sustainable rural ecosystems, integrating ICT and energy access. It aims to enhance income, gender participation, and skills, marking a significant step in improving rural Nigeria’s socio-economic conditions.”

“It aims to enhance income, gender participation, and skills, marking a significant step in improving rural Nigeria’s socio-economic conditions.”

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