Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty

Terra Industries, a Nigerian startup founded in 2024 by Nathan Nwachuku and Maxwell Maduka, designs and manufactures drones and autonomous surveillance towers in Abuja and Accra. Over 70% of its components are sourced locally, and its systems protect infrastructure valued at approximately $11 billion across eight African countries and Canada. It aims to reduce Africa's reliance on foreign defense technology suppliers.