The Nigeria data center market size will witness investments of USD 415 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 10.34% during the forecast period. Nigeria's position as a key data center market in Africa is on the rise, thanks to its focus on digitalization and the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies like IoT, big data, AI & ML, and advanced network connectivity services.

In Lagos, the government collaborates with public and private sector entities to implement a smart city project to enhance efficiency and connectivity. Further, to ensure cost-effective IoT connectivity in Nigeria, IoT Africa has joined forces with the Sigfox Operator, facilitating greater adoption of IoT and big data solutions, thereby driving the Nigeria data center market.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Nigeria is connected to approximately seven submarine cables, linking European and some APAC countries, with another upcoming cable called 2Africa expected to be operational in 2023.
• The government has implemented various initiatives to promote data center investments, including the National Digital Economic Policy Strategy (NDEPS), which aims to digitize Nigeria by 2030.
• The growing adoption of cloud-based services drives the expansion of retail and wholesale colocation offerings in Nigeria, leading to increased demand for data center spaces.
• Nigeria has about 14 operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that provide foreign companies with tax exemptions and other incentives to encourage investment.
• Approximately 80% of Nigeria's power generation comes from natural gas, with a significant portion also generated through coal, while the country leads in using oil-fired backup generators in Africa.
• The growth of the IT industry in Nigeria has facilitated the development of IoT, connecting devices to the internet and impacting various sectors, leading to higher data center demands.
• The deployment of Eco diesel generators is becoming popular in Nigeria, offering low-carbon renewable fuel to power data centers during emergencies.
• The government's drive towards digitalization is expected to fuel growth in the Nigerian colocation market. At the same time, the increasing demand for the internet and smart devices will further boost the Nigeria data center market.
• In Lagos, Cloud Exchange and Huawei jointly introduced Africa's first Tier IV modular data center, emphasizing environmental sustainability and supporting Nigeria's digital economy.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

• Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and Nigeria colocation market revenue.
• An assessment of the data center investment in Nigeria by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
• Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
• A detailed study of the existing Nigeria data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about market size during the forecast period.
• Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Nigeria
  • Facilities Covered (Existing): 15
  • Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 09
  • Coverage: 2+ Locations
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (Area)
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
• Data center colocation market in Nigeria
  • Market Revenue & Forecast (2022-2028)
  • Retail Colocation Pricing
  • Wholesale Colocation Pricing
• The Nigerian market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
• A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the market.
• Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the market.
• A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the market.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• Some of the key investors in the Nigeria data center market are 21st Century Technology, Airtel Nigeria, Africa Data Centres, Galaxy Backbone, MDX-i (Equinix), Medallion Data Center (Digital Realty & Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund), Rack Centre, and others.
• In 2022, the Nigeria data center market witnessed investments from companies like Kasi Cloud and Open Access Data Centres.
• Telecom operators such as MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, 9mobile, and others played an important role in connectivity across the country.
• The migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud/colocation by local enterprises will play a vital role in colocation revenue growth.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

• Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
  • Lagos
  • Other Cities
• List of Upcoming Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the Nigeria data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

• IT Infrastructure
  • Servers
  • Storage Systems
  • Network Infrastructure
• Electrical Infrastructure
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Switches & Switchgears
  • PDUs
  • Other Electrical Infrastructure
• Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
  • Rack Cabinets
  • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
• General Construction
  • Core & Shell Development
  • Installation & Commissioning Services
  • Building & Engineering Design
  • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
  • Physical Security
  • DCIM
• Tier Standard
  • Tier I & Tier II
  • Tier III
  • Tier IV

VENDORS

• IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Networks, Broadcom, Dell Technologies, Juniper Networks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Lenovo, and NetApp.
• Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, CAP DC, Edarat Group, Interkel Group, Gateway Real Estate Africa, Future-tech, and NLE.
• Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Caterpillar, Cummins, Eaton, Envicool, Kstar, KOHLER-SDMO, Legrand, Rittal, STULZ, Schneider Electric, and Vertiv.
• Data Center Investors: 21st Century Technology, Africa Data Centres, Galaxy Backbone, MainOne (Equinix), Medallion Data Center (Digital Realty & Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund), MTN, ipNX, Rack Centre.
• New Entrants: Kasi Cloud Ltd., Airtel Nigeria, and Open Access Data Centres.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
• Construction Contractors
• Infrastructure Providers
• New Entrants
• Consultants/Consultancies/Advisory Firms
• Corporate and Governments Agencies