Vertiv Partners with Nxtra to Power Airtel Africa’s Data Centre Expansion, Starting in Nigeria
Vertiv is partnering with Nxtra by Airtel to build a large-scale data centre in Nigeria, marking the start of its data infrastructure expansion..
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Vertiv has partnered with Airtel Africa’s Nxtra division to provide infrastructure for a major data center expansion across Africa, starting with a 42MW facility in Nigeria. This collaboration, announced at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, aims to build one of the continent's largest networks of high-capacity data centers.
- The initial Nigerian data center, expected to be completed by 2028, will be developed in four phases, offering high-capacity, energy-efficient, and scalable infrastructure.
- Vertiv will supply thermal management systems, UPS solutions with batteries, and provide five years of maintenance through its established Nigerian service team.
- Nxtra CEO Yash Issur emphasized the need for a vendor with global capabilities and strong local presence to support their investment in high-quality data centers for Africa.
- Future projects are planned across Airtel Africa’s footprint, with a Nairobi-based site projected to surpass the Nigerian facility in capacity.
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