A quiet handshake this morning could hold answers to one of Africa’s biggest challenges: food security. Jaguar Space, a private space-tech firm, signed two key partnerships in Abuja one with Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and another with Space in Africa to use satellite data for agricultural transformation.

The agreement isn’t about flashy rocket launches. Instead, it’s about using earth observation tools to give farmers accurate information on rainfall, droughts, crop health, and soil conditions. In an era where climate change is threatening food systems, data-driven farming could offer a way forward.

According to NASRDA officials, the goal is to pilot this technology in northern Nigeria where erratic weather has disrupted traditional farming cycles. Jaguar Space will provide satellite imagery and analysis to support better planting decisions and risk reduction for local farmers.

It’s not just a government affair. Agribusiness firms and cooperatives are watching closely, with several indicating plans to incorporate the data services into their farm extension programs. “We want to show that space isn’t just for scientists it can help a yam farmer in Sokoto or a maize grower in Benue,” said a Jaguar Space representative.

If successful, this initiative could offer a replicable model for other African nations looking to modernize agriculture without massive infrastructure spending. For Nigeria, it’s a sign that space technology is being reimagined as a grounded tool for development.