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In collaboration with Vertiv, Africa Hyperscalers will host an upcoming AI-focused webinar examining one of the most pressing questions facing West Africa’s enterprise technology leaders today: whether existing digital infrastructure…
Nigeria’s digital economy briefly vanished. Businesses could not transact. Workers could not connect. Households lost access to the online services that increasingly substitute for failing physical infrastructure. Across Lagos and…
Nigeria may have more subsea capacity than almost any African nation, but its digital progress is being slowed not by bandwidth shortages but by fragmentation, duplication, and the absence of a…
Two of Nigeria’s most influential digital economy leaders - Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, President of the Association…
Africa Hyperscalers convened a high-level virtual forum that brought together the most influential voices shaping the continent’s digital future — from national regulators and telecom operators to cloud providers, hyperscalers,…
The World Bank has approved a $500 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support Nigeria’s most ambitious digital infrastructure project, the Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth (BRIDGE) project,…
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Africa Hyperscalers AI-Readiness Session taking…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership in shaping Africa’s digital future during a series of high-level engagements held on the sidelines of…
WIOCC, the pan-African digital infrastructure provider, and the Abia State Government have broken ground on a new fiber duct infrastructure project aimed at improving broadband access and last-mile connectivity across…
In an exclusive forum hosted by the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) in partnership with Schneider Electric, some of Nigeria’s top executives converged to address a pivotal question: Is West…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will convene global researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders for the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (MIRG-ICAIR 2025) from November 4 to 6,…
Nigeria and Denmark have formalised a new era of digital cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy…
The Africa Energy Conference 2025, held at the Lagos Business School, convened policymakers, investors, and industry executives to address one of Africa’s most pressing development challenges: delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to a…
Nigeria’s data-center leaders say power generation is no longer the biggest obstacle to scaling digital infrastructure - reliability and distribution are. That was the consensus at the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference in Lagos, where industry…
Africa’s data center capacity - currently estimated between 1.5 and 1.6 gigawatts - could triple by 2030, according to industry experts at the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, held in Lagos,…
African regulators, operators, policymakers, and enterprise executives gathered in Lagos for the Africa Data Sovereignty Conference, a landmark summit dedicated to charting the future of data localisation, infrastructure readiness, and…
Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2025 will bring leaders to Lagos on October 7 to debate how the continent can scale connectivity, cloud, and capital. On October 7, 2025, Lagos will host…
Nigeria’s content delivery landscape is at a crossroads. At the Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, leaders from the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Meta,…
As Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem enters a new maturity phase, the conversation is shifting from adoption to accountability - and cloud strategy is at the center of it all. Africa Hyperscalers’ CloudReady Nigeria Conference (Financial Technology Edition)…
Nigeria will host the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) for the first time from August 19 - 21, 2025, underscoring the country’s rising status as a continental connectivity hub.…
Nigeria will host the 15th edition of the African Peering & Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) from August 19 - 21 in Lagos, underscoring the country’s growing role as a hub for…
In April 2025, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) quietly crossed a line that once felt unreachable - 1 terabit per second of peak domestic internet traffic. It was…
In a dusty office in Cocody, Abidjan, Lacina Achi refreshes his browser, watching the dashboard of his new e-learning platform come alive. For years, delays and outages were routine, each…
Nigeria’s fourth-largest carrier has dropped the 9mobile name for T2, unveiling a vivid orange identity at a Lagos event themed “Tech Meets Tenacity” as it bids to stop years of…
Following the successful Africa Hyperscalers MVNO Conference, which put in perspective the sector’s realities and opportunities, Nigeria’s telecom landscape is witnessing a strategic shift as major mobile network operators (MNOs)…
As Nigeria’s fintech sector accelerates its digital transformation, the risks - and stakes - are rising. The CloudReady Nigeria Breakfast (Fintech Edition) is stepping in to meet the moment, gathering top industry leaders for…
Nigeria is in the midst of an energy pivot. As electricity demand surges across industries, from manufacturing to digital infrastructure, natural gas is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s…
World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Anshula Kant, on Wednesday confirmed the Bank’s support for Nigeria’s ambitious plan to lay a 90,000km national fiber-optic backbone — one…
American Business Council convenes public-private leaders to jumpstart private equity and pension-backed tech funding in NigeriaAt the US-NG Startup Investment Summit 2025, hosted by the American Business Council, investors, policymakers,…
Following the launch of its Dabengwa Sifiso Tier III data center, MTN Nigeria has unveiled its first-ever public cloud platform, marking a historic milestone in its digital transformation journey and…
The MVNO Nigeria 2025 Conference brought together telecom policymakers, mobile operators, digital infrastructure leaders, and investors to mark a pivotal step in Nigeria’s connectivity journey. Convened under the theme “Unlocking Growth,…
Stakeholders in the information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystems have rallied the mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) on product differentiation and commencement of operations. The stakeholders appealed yesterday in Lagos…
In June 2023, Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), issued licenses to 25 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), followed by 18 additional approvals. It was a bold and…
With Nigeria’s telecom landscape on the cusp of major transformation following the licensing of 43 new Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), Africa Hyperscalers will host a high-level executive breakfast session…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) reaffirmed their commitment to deepening regulatory cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Accra on May 8, 2025, setting the…
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator is initiating a major overhaul of the country’s 22-year-old communications law, aiming to bring it in line with today’s digital realities—from artificial intelligence and 5G to cybersecurity…
French development financier Proparco has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria with a new wave of investments targeting agriculture, finance, and the creative industries, underscoring the private sector lender’s role…
…Legend Internet becomes first ISP to list on local exchange, signaling new era for African infrastructure operatorsLast week, Northern Nigeria’s Legend Internet Plc made history by becoming the first indigenous…
Ecosystem leaders elected to drive strategic Cloud Infrastructure initiative Nigeria has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure and data sovereignty with the inauguration of a Technical Working…
Equinix has launched its latest data center expansion in Nigeria with the opening of the LG2.3 in Lagos. The new facility marks a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into landmark agreements to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda, a move aimed at expanding digital and financial inclusion while improving operational…
The Nigerian government has launched Project Bridge, a sweeping digital infrastructure initiative aimed at deploying 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable nationwide. The project, led by the Federal Ministry of…
By Gary Chomse, Regional Director, Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv Nigeria's information and communications technology (ICT) sector is experiencing robust expansion, driven by the financial services, oil and gas,…
In an effort to curb the frequent damage to fiber optic cables caused by road construction and rehabilitation projects, the Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of…
Nigeria’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has revealed that by the end of 2025, the country will implement…
Nigeria’s quest for digital transformation received a significant boost as the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a $2.1 million grant with the Nigerian government to assess the deployment…
On February 13, 2025, senior telecom executives, infrastructure providers, telecom operators, technology providers, service providers, regulators, investors, telco associations, consultants, and professionals across various verticals of the telecom industry will…
WIOCC has announced its partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to enhance high-speed internet connectivity nationwide. According to a statement, this collaboration aims to promote digital inclusion and accelerate Nigeria’s…
At the recent Africa Technology Festival in Cape Town, the theme of collaboration echoed louder than the keynote speeches themselves. Yet, despite its frequent use, collaboration in Africa’s digital transformation remains more…
Benin City, Edo State, in South-South Nigeria, now hosts the first state-owned data center in the region, marking a significant step toward the state government’s goal of a ‘digital revolution’…
IHS, MTN Foundation, and Zoho emerged as major winners at the 8th annual Tech Innovation Awards (TIA), held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, organized by Instinct…
Globacom has named Ahmad Farroukh as its new CEO. This marks a strategic shift as the company seeks to meet the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) standards for improved corporate governance…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and PalmPay have joined AfriTECH 4.0 as sponsors. AfriTECH is set for November 07, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria and…
In a landmark ruling, Judge B.T. Ebuta of the High Court of Cross River State has determined that the Cross River State Government and its associated agencies do not have…
The GSM Association reports that more than 120 million Nigerians are still disconnected from the digital world due to poor infrastructure and high costs. This is despite the 501.99% surge…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the launch of four new satellites to enhance Nigeria's space technology capabilities. The announcement came from Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director General of the National…
Huawei announced its plans to launch its first data center in Nigeria. During his keynote address at Nigeria Fintech Week, David Olaiya, Head of Cloud Business for Huawei Nigeria, announced…
Nigeria is gearing up to launch another major initiative to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, says Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. Following his participation…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the availability of the six-gigahertz (GHz) spectrum band to network providers in a bid to address the country's ongoing network outages and congestion…
At the recent Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, industry leaders called for urgent updates to educational curricula to keep pace with technological advancements. This pressing issue took center stage at the…
The technology industry in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with a notable increase in the digital workforce. However, alongside the swift evolution of software skills, there is a troubling decline…
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers—one of the world’s largest tower companies—has announced a partnership with Canadian energy company Jaza Energy to install solar hubs at 250 telecom towers…
Nigeria's Federal Government has officially designated digital infrastructure as critical national infrastructure through the release of the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024.’ This gazette aims…
By Wabo Majavu, Executive, Strategy and Business Operations, Africa Data Centres The data center industry in Africa is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by several factors including increased mobile adoption, fintech…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has successfully reduced its foreign exchange (FX) exposure from $416.6 million in December 2023 to $100 million. This achievement follows the renegotiation of tower contracts with…
The World Bank has appointed a new Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, who assumed his new position this week. He is succeeding Shubham Chaudhuri who completed his term…
Following the announcement by the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company PLC (BDIC) that it will be establishing a Tier III data center in Benue State, Nigeria's Tier III data center footprint…
Microsoft, in collaboration with G42, an advanced analytics and artificial intelligence company, has unveiled an ambitious venture to establish a geothermal-powered data center in Kenya. This initiative is part of…
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) convened a breakfast meeting today to tackle the persistent issue of fiber cuts in Nigeria. Held under the theme "The Direct and…
After its Federal Executive Council meeting, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced that the government has secured two significant approvals to enhance internet connectivity…
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria are renewing their push for an increase in the prices of calls, data, and other services after multiple failed attempts in the last 11 years. The…
It’s a no-brainer that global enterprises and startups require unhindered data flow that transcends geography with agility and speed. This is why companies like Africa Data Center (ADC), which boasts…
Chinese technology giant, Huawei, has announced an ambitious initiative to propel its cloud business forward and secure a significant foothold in the Nigerian market with cloud credits totaling $10 million,…
In partnership with the World Bank, the Nigerian government aims to address the digital divide by raising $3 billion for an extensive broadband infrastructure expansion that will build 120,000km additional…
Bayobab Group has landed its 45,000km 2Africa cable in Nigeria, marking the fourth in a series of six landings from the 2Africa subsea cable system. The company previously announced its…
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is urging states and local governments nationwide to reduce taxes imposed on telecom companies, warning that excessive taxation could hinder industry growth.…
Nigeria's population figures by the Population Commission, broadband penetration experienced a significant decline of 10.7%. According to the revised data, only 40.48% of Nigeria's 216.7 million population had internet access…
In partnership with digital infrastructure company, Digital Realty Trust and Brookfield Asset Management, Reliance Industries has made inroads into the Indian data center industry with an investment of $122 million,…
West African data center operator, Rack Centre, has appointed Lars Johannisson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Johannisson replaces Dr. Ayotunde Coker, who moved to lead the Open Access Data…
The Federal Government, led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has finalized plans for an extensive strategy to achieve affordable internet and enhanced broadband…
IHS Holding, a leading tower operator, is trying to reclaim its lost deal with MTN Nigeria by offering improved terms to lease back 2,500 towers recently awarded to American Tower…
Layer3, a provider of cloud and network technology solutions, has announced its partnership with the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) to improve network performance in Abuja and Kano, ultimately…
Medallion Data Center a Digital Realty company, has launched its second data center in Lagos, Nigeria, following the completion of its rebrand. The new data center, called LOS2, has an…
Industry leaders at the 2023 edition of the Nigerian Peering & Interconnection Forum (ngPIF), hosted by the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) and the Nigerian Network Operators Group (NNOG)…
Stakeholders in Nigeria's digital infrastructure industry have called for improved regulation to support the sector's growth, forecasting that internet traffic in the country could increase by 1000% in the next…
MTN, one of Africa's leading telecommunications companies, has announced the appointment of David Behr as the new Chief Executive of its ICT Centre of Excellence (CoE), effective from November 1,…
FinTech NGR and Huawei Cloud relaunched their joint Nigerian FinTech Cloud Adoption White Paper during the Nigeria Fintech Week, in Lagos yesterday. For the Nigeria Fintech industry, this is a…
In this interview, Africa Hyperscalers Media’s Temi Os speaks to Regional Executive for West Africa, Africa Data Centres, Dr., Krishnan Ranganath, to discuss the African data center and cloud, industry,…
Medallion Data Centres Limited, Nigeria's leading carrier-neutral data center operator, has announced it has completed its rebrand to Digital Realty and is now part of the Digital Realty group of…
Nigeria’s new Minister for Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has charged Nigerian telecom providers to unlock telecom services for more people by utilizing digital technology. During a meeting…
Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) international wholesale arm, and first international service provider in Italy, has partnered with Kush Investments, a UAE-based firm to provide virtual fibers on the Equiano subsea…
The long-anticipated 2Africa subsea cable, considered one of the most robust cable systems to serve Africa and the Middle East, is set to land in Nigeria in November 2023. This…
In an authoritative move echoing the new digital signposts for Nigeria, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu appointed five new Chief Executive Officers across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications,…
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, is reducing its prices in Nigeria by offering a 21% discount on its installation fees, dropping the price from ₦378,000 ($378) to…
As Nigeria commemorates its 63rd year of independence, beneath the surface of the nation's bustling cities lies a quiet revolution reshaping industries, fostering innovation, and propelling the country into the…