Airtel Nigeria unveils plan to build new data centre

The platform is expanding rapidly, from shaking hands in Indonesia to now creating a presence within the start-up communities in Nairobi, Kenya.

The facility, named after the late MTN Group CEO Sifiso Dabengwa, is Nigeria's largest pre-fabricated modular data centre, with 96 containerised modules and 1,500 racks.

The deal specifies that the 'state-of-the-art' data centre will be built in two phases over an area of 80,000 square metres.

MDXi announced the plans yesterday, saying it will move its social media communications to Equinix on October 21, 2024, to streamline communication and deliver a' seamless user experience'.

The Chinese cloud company has announced plans to expand data centre presence into East and West Africa, following its recent launch in Egypt.

Microsoft and a group of industry professionals from around the continent believe that the AI revolution is an effective tool for shaping a dignified future for work in Africa.

One of Kenya's investment goals in the deal is a green data centre being developed by G42 and its partners to run a new Microsoft Azure East Africa Cloud Region.

A joint venture between PAIX Data Centres and the Djibouti Sovereign Fund hopes to capitalise on the country’s positioning as an intercontinental connectivity hub.

Airtel says Nxtra project is a critical component of the company's growth strategy and represents a watershed moment in the company's history, with a focus on Nigeria, the company's largest market.

The database vendor has strengthened its position in the country and continent by revealing investment plans.

According to Orange, this data centre will operate as a catalyst for economic growth, providing businesses with the technological foundation they need to prosper in the digital age.