MTN opens modular datacentre in Nigeria
New MTN datacentre in Ikeja/Lagos
MTN has officially commissioned a cutting-edge data center in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s technological infrastructure. This facility underscores MTN’s commitment to enhancing digital services and accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The new data center, strategically located in Ikeja/Lagos—the commercial nerve center of Nigeria—is equipped with advanced cooling systems, robust power backup solutions, and stringent security protocols ensuring maximum uptime and data integrity. Designed to meet international standards, the facility supports various enterprise and cloud computing needs, facilitating scalable and reliable ICT services.
With Nigeria’s growing demand for cloud services, big data analytics, and digital content delivery, this data center provides local enterprises with reduced latency and improved access to digital resources, significantly enhancing end-user experience. It also serves to bolster Nigeria's data sovereignty by ensuring sensitive data is stored and processed within national borders, addressing regulatory and compliance concerns prevalent in today’s data-driven economy.
MTN’s investment in this infrastructure aligns with the broader digital economy goals of the Nigerian government by fostering innovation, creating jobs, and enabling new opportunities for tech startups and established businesses alike.
Beyond its technical capabilities, the data center exemplifies sustainability, incorporating energy-efficient practices and renewable energy integration, reducing its carbon footprint in line with global environmental standards.
In summary, MTN’s new Lagos data center fortifies Nigeria’s digital backbone, promising improved network resilience and positioning the nation as a burgeoning hub for ICT excellence in Africa. This development is poised to underpin future growth in digital services, enhancing connectivity and operational efficiencies across multiple sectors.
Listed below are the features of this new datacentre
Pre-fabricated modular system (96 pre-fabricated containers )
IT capacity load : 4.5MW
Modular power and cooling .
Current rack capacity: 1500 .
First phase facility cost : $120M
Cloud infrastructure cost : $20M
Pay as you use services
Services denominated in NGN
Offers self orchestration for cloud customers
Location : Ikeja , Lagos, Nigeria