Data Centers in Nigeria
14 locations found
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Equinix LG2
Chief Chuks Ikokwu Street, Lekki Phase 2
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CloudFlex Computing Marina Lagos
9 Professor Kiumi Akingbehin Street, Maroko
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Swift Networks Lagos
31 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island
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Digital Realty LOS1
8a Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island
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8 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island
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Hivelocity Lagos
Jagal Close, Ikeja
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Rack Centre Lagos
Jagal Close, Ikeja
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Brainshare Technologies Ninext
15 Marina Road, Lagos
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BroadBased Communications Necom House
15 Marina Road, Lagos
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Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria Nigeria
15 Marina Road, Lagos
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Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria Lagos
Broad Street, Lagos
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Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria Port Harcourt
7 Choba Street, Port-Harcourt
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Digital Realty ABV1
23 Kolda Street, Abuja
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Phase3 Telecom Abuja
4 Yedseram Street, Abuja
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Explore Markets in Nigeria
Nigeria – Powering Africa's Largest Economy
Nigeria is the primary entry point for businesses targeting West Africa. Its large, young, and digitally-active population makes it a critical market for deploying content, cloud services, and financial technology. Investing in local data center infrastructure here is essential for any company focused on capturing growth and ensuring low-latency performance across the continent's most dynamic economy.
Nigeria: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Developing international capacity with improving terrestrial fiber networks. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | Over 1 – as of September 2025 | AWS offers a direct connection, with others accessible via network partners. |
| Power Cost | ₦24.60/kWh – as of September 2025 | Represents industrial pricing; grid instability requires significant on-site generation investment. |
| Disaster Risk | High (7/10) – as of September 2025 | Dominated by significant flood risk in coastal and riverine areas. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | The Pioneer Status Incentive provides a tax holiday for network facility development. |
| Sales Tax | 7.5% VAT – as of September 2025 | Standard Value Added Tax rate applicable to services. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Nigeria features a competitive landscape with over 12 national and international carriers active as of September 2025. The market offers access to multiple carrier-neutral facilities, primarily concentrated in Lagos.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: The market has 1 direct cloud on-ramp, enabling dedicated access to 1 cloud region as of September 2025.
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Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary exchange is the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN). IXPN is critical for keeping domestic traffic within the country, reducing latency and lowering costs for service providers.
Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available, providing dedicated compute for performance-sensitive workloads. Providers like Hivelocity offer deployment capabilities in the region.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power is priced at approximately ₦24.60/kWh, as of September 2025. This competitive rate is offset by the need for substantial investment in backup power infrastructure.
Power Grid Reliability: The national grid has known reliability issues. Consequently, all enterprise-grade data centers in Nigeria are engineered with extensive N+1 or 2N redundant power systems, including diesel generators and UPS units, to guarantee uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are strategically located in Lagos, providing low-latency access to the commercial hubs of Victoria Island and Ikeja, as well as the nation's capital, Abuja. This proximity is vital for the financial services, technology, and media industries.
Regional Market Reach: Nigeria serves as a digital gateway to over 200 million domestic consumers and the broader West African market. Its subsea cable connections provide a strategic advantage for reaching neighboring countries.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The government offers a significant "Pioneer Status Incentive" for investments in network and telecommunications facilities. This incentive can provide a corporate income tax holiday for a period of years, directly reducing the cost of market entry and expansion.
Natural Disaster Risk
Nigeria has a Very High overall disaster risk profile, with a score of 7.0 out of 10 as of September 2025. The primary threats are environmental, demanding careful site selection and facility engineering to mitigate potential disruptions.
Key natural hazards include:
- River Flood: High Risk (8.2/10)
- Coastal Flood: High Risk (6.5/10)
- Drought: Moderate Risk (3.1/10)
- Earthquake: Low Risk (0.1/10)
