Nigeria is fast becoming Africa's digital powerhouse as leading tech players—Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Rack Centre, MainOne, and MTN Nigeria—invest heavily in state-of-the-art data centres. These multi-million-dollar projects are creating new opportunities for small businesses while powering the country's digital transformation.
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OADC is building a $240 million hyperscale data centre in Lagos, designed to host Google's Equiano cable, while Rack Centre is expanding its capacity to become sub-Saharan Africa's largest. MainOne, now part of Equinix, continues to strengthen its Yaba-based facilities—attracting startups and global tech firms alike.
MTN Nigeria recently unveiled the $150 million Dabengwa Data Centre, with another $135 million earmarked for phase two. This centre is West Africa's largest modular facility, offering AI-powered cooling and cloud services tailored to local needs. According to MTN, the project has already created over 300 jobs and is designed to help Nigerian businesses scale and innovate.
Experts say local data hosting reduces costs, improves digital access, and encourages tech startups. With Nigeria's cloud computing market projected to hit $3.28 billion by 2030, this infrastructure boom presents significant growth prospects for SMEs, particularly in eCommerce, fintech, and digital services.
Nigeria's digital future is not just global—it's local and growing fast.
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