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AMS-IX, MDXi launch a new internet exchange in Nigeria

AMS-IX Lagos aims to become a content hub for West Africa, enabling regional and local ISPs, carriers, and internet exchanges to aggregate content.
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3:50
Dec 8, 2022

Nigeria’s IT decision makers determined to expand

58% view a shortage of personnel with IT skills as one of the main threats to business and 93% see customer experience as a priority, according to Equinix 2022 Global Tech Trends Survey.
2:40
Apr 5, 2022

Equinix acquires MainOne for US$320m

Global digital infrastructure company Equinix says it’s the first step in its long-term strategy to become a leading African carrier-neutral firm.
4:30
Dec 7, 2021

Equinix targets US$320m acquisition of West Africa's MainOne

Deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval.
1:50
May 23, 2019

MainOne launches N25-billion Digital Lagos campaign

Company spearheads 'Broadband for All' initiative in conjunction with Lagos State Government.
4:10
Apr 3, 2019

Satellite connectivity key to Nigeria's broadband ambitions

Avanti, MainOne in partnership to combine satellite and fibre to bolster broadband.
1:30
Feb 26, 2019

MainOne, Facebook announce open-access fibre network in Nigeria

Enterprise connectivity and datacentre services provider is focused on Edo and Ogun States.
1:50
Feb 12, 2019

Avanti, MainOne enter broadband services pact

Partnership includes deployment of Avanti's ECO initiative which bundles broadband access, solar power and embedded Wi-Fi services.
1:50
Sep 14, 2018

MainOne links up with Orange, Minkels to boost connectivity

Companies enter JVs to construct new base stations, branches and datacentre sites.
2:20
Apr 23, 2018

MainOne expanding in West Africa with Cote d'Ivoire license

Company will commence the construction of its digital transmission cable in June.
2:30
Dec 11, 2017

MainOne links with Facebook, Tizeti on internet connectivity project

Partnership will leverage MainOne's fibre connectivity, Tizeti's twenty new solar-powered towers and Facebook's Express Wi-Fi.