Eko-Konnect is a cluster of the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN). We aim to support network connectivity and collaborations between education and research organisations as part of wider efforts for sustainable National Research and Education Network (NREN).

Established in December 2009 as an initiative led by the University of Lagos, Datasphir Solutions Limited and the Internet Exchange Point Of Nigeria to exploit the geographical proximity to sea cables and telecommunication companies to secure high speed and affordable Internet connectivity for the research and education community.