Country
Nigeria
AI data center dossier
MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria)
Ikeja, Western Africa, Nigeria/datacenters/mtn-ai-data-center-nigeria.html
Operator
MTN Group, Genova (MTN AI infrastructure)
Energy
Grid with on-site backup generation
Known capacity
9 MW
Evidence profile
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100%
Sources attachedVerified
2 citations linked
CoordinatesPublished
6.6059, 3.3491
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
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Record Notes
MTN Group has broken ground on a $240 million AI-ready campus in Ikeja, Lagos, designed to anchor the operator's new Genova infrastructure division. The modular build delivers 9 MW of IT capacity across two phases, with the initial 4.5 MW Tier III hall using pre-fabricated containers, 1,500 racks, and dedicated modular power and cooling systems. MTN plans to host its own GPU clouds alongside third-party tenants, positioning the facility as Nigeria's flagship sovereign AI hub while pursuing additional partnerships with US and European technology providers to scale similar data centers across Africa.
Analyst Flags
No obvious coverage gaps detected in the current structured record.
Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2025
Nearby Facilities
Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.
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Intelligence Reports
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria)?
- MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria) has 9 MW of known IT capacity, located in Ikeja, Western Africa, Nigeria. It ranks #326 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria)?
- MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria) is currently under construction. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2025.
- Who operates MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria)?
- MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria) is operated by MTN Group and Genova (MTN AI infrastructure). Structured intelligence reports are available for MTN Group Operator Report and Genova (MTN AI infrastructure) Operator Report and Nigeria Country Report.
- What energy source does MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria) use?
- MTN AI Data Center (Nigeria) is powered by grid with on-site backup generation energy and is focused on general cloud workloads. This is backed by 2 cited sources.