Airtel Nigeria data centre project in Eko Atlantic will deliver 38MW hyperscale infrastructure to boost cloud and AI services across Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria data centre ambitions are taking a major leap as the telco finalizes plans to build a 38MW hyperscale facility in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
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Positioned to be Nigeria’s largest yet, the project reflects Airtel Africa’s strategic push to lead digital infrastructure development across its footprint.
Slated to serve both global technology demands and local enterprises, the data centre will support critical services in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and SME operations, offering scalable solutions for Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.
Ogo Ofomata, Director of Airtel Business, emphasized the strategic reasoning behind choosing Eko Atlantic as the site.
“We’re building it there for its security and access to reliable power. It’s not just for flex; it’s about long-term infrastructure at scale,” she noted.
The facility will be hyperscale-ready but tailored to suit a diverse client base, from large corporates to growing startups and small businesses.
Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, underscored the transformative potential of the initiative.
“The moment we launch the data centre, we will run it at scale. It’s a massive investment. Data centres are not just for cloud; they are foundational to AI. We’re preparing Nigeria for what’s next.”
With AI workloads and data-heavy applications on the rise, the new facility will help unlock the country’s digital potential.
The Airtel Nigeria data centre adds to a rapidly growing ecosystem. Nigeria has become a focal point for digital infrastructure investments, attracting global tech giants and regional leaders alike.
Industry players such as Equinix (via MainOne), Rack Centre, Africa Data Centres, Kasi Cloud, and MTN are all making significant moves, signaling a robust digital transformation wave in West Africa’s largest economy.
Eko Atlantic continues to evolve into a hub for business and technology, already housing future headquarters for firms like MTN Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria, and Dangote Group.
The addition of Airtel’s hyperscale infrastructure cements its status as a magnet for forward-thinking corporations.
As Nigeria advances toward a cloud-driven, AI-powered future, Airtel’s bold investment ensures the country isn’t left behind.
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This new hyperscale facility is more than infrastructure—it’s a launchpad for national digital competitiveness.
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Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
