Airtel Nigeria Takes on MTN: Plans Massive Data Center in Lagos

Airtel Nigeria is set to challenge MTN Nigeria’s dominance in the data center landscape, announcing plans for a 38-megawatt hyperscale facility in Lagos. This move follows MTN Nigeria’s recent launch of the Dabengwa Data and Cloud Centre, which boasts a 4.5-megawatt capacity with expansion potential. Airtel believes this new facility will meet growing customer demand for AI and cloud services. The facility is expected to become Nigeria’s largest data center and a significant hub for digital innovation in West Africa.