06 February 2024

Airtel Africa plans to establish one of the largest data centres in Africa.

The proposed facility, part of Airtel’s Nxtra by Airtel data centre business, is planned for Lagos to cater to the escalating digital economy in Africa. It aims to provide open, reliable, and sustainable data centre capacity, catering to enterprises, startups, SMEs, and government entities.

This newest set of data centres will play a key role in fostering business growth across Africa by ensuring quicker access to digital services and reducing data management costs. The project aligns with Airtel Africa’s broader strategy to establish a comprehensive network of high-capacity data centres, strategically positioned in key cities across its operational footprint, complementing existing edge sites.