Galaxy Backbone seeks partnership with Media Trust amid digital shift

Galaxy Backbone on Monday sought partnership opportunities with Media Trust Group as questions arise over public trust, efficiency, and sustainability in Nigeria’s evolving media landscape. Abdulmalik Suleiman, Galaxy Backbone’s General Manager for Strategic Partnerships and Regional Business, said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen ties with media organisations. “We visit media houses that […]

Galaxy Backbone on Monday sought partnership opportunities with Media Trust Group as questions arise over public trust, efficiency, and sustainability in Nigeria’s evolving media landscape.

Abdulmalik Suleiman, Galaxy Backbone’s General Manager for Strategic Partnerships and Regional Business, said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen ties with media organisations.

“We visit media houses that project us positively. Media Trust is one of those we hold dear,” he said.

Suleiman explained that Galaxy Backbone is a government-owned but commercially driven company.

“If you check the federal budget, you will never see a line item for Galaxy Backbone. The structure ensures service delivery is not tied to budget delays,” he said.

The company provides digital infrastructure services, including hosting data for financial institutions and public agencies, relying on market competitiveness rather than government directives.

Speaking on behalf of Media Trust CEO, Mallam Ahmed Shekarau, Editorial Director Ibrahim Shehu noted that perceptions about government-owned institutions affect engagement.

“The majority of us think anything that belongs to the government has an efficiency problem. Rightly or wrongly, that perception exists,” he said.

Shehu highlighted Media Trust’s transition from print to a digital-first strategy, driven by Nigeria’s youthful population and changing consumption patterns.

He said the organisation now operates an AI-powered newsroom, while exploring sustainable revenue models amid declining advertising income.

“We may reach a point where audiences will have to pay for content,” he said, adding that data-driven content and archive monetisation are being considered.