As of 2025, the Nigeria Data Centre sector is valued at US$1.4 billion, and according to a new report it is projected to swell to US$2.7 billion by 2035.
The Nigerian data‑centre industry is riding a wave of digital transformation, fuelled by booming demand from fintech, cloud services, broadband expansion, and growing reliance on digital storage and computing. This growth is being driven by both foreign and local operators expanding capacity, as well as a shift from on‑premises servers to colocation and cloud facilities.
Currently, Nigeria’s aggregate data‑centre capacity is far below what’s needed: the total installed “core and shell” capacity of third‑party centres was recently estimated at around 65.8 MW, though plans under construction or in the pipeline add roughly 327.8 MW, indicating more than a fivefold jump once complete.
Multiple major players are already active, including global giants and local firms, signalling increased investor confidence in the nation’s digital‑infrastructure potential.
Moreover, the rapid growth aligns with rising internet penetration, expansion of cloud and fintech services, and a broader push toward Nigeria’s digital economy, trends that collectively suggest data centres will become central to Nigeria’s economic future.
This surge presents a major economic opportunity: expanding data‑centre capacity will drive local employment, attract foreign capital, and reduce reliance on foreign hosting, helping to keep tech spending within Nigeria. As digital services grow, the sector could significantly boost non‑oil revenue, diversify the economy, and support GDP growth.
