The establishment of the data center will strengthen Africa’s digital infrastructure. This will benefit industries that rely on secure, localized data storage and support the continent’s broader digital economic transformation.
Huawei Technologies has announced plans to establish a data center in Nigeria to address local data storage needs. The announcement was made by David Olaiya, Head of Cloud Fintech Business Development, Huawei Nigeria, during Nigeria Fintech Week in Lagos from October 8th to 10th. .
Olaiya disclosed that the feature, scheduled to launch on October 31, will enhance data sovereignty and reduce latency for Nigerian businesses. “Huawei’s data center will allow companies to keep their data resident in Nigeria, which is a huge advantage for fintech companies that require strict compliance with data protection laws,” he said. .
The center “Cloud Site” provides dedicated local support and connects to Huawei’s global cloud infrastructure. It will serve as an extension to our existing cloud infrastructure in Johannesburg, South Africa, and connect to our data center in Dublin, Ireland.
The establishment of the data center represents a significant step forward for the country’s digital landscape, delivering a number of benefits that are in line with Nigeria’s broader digital transformation goals. This infrastructure is set up to support local industry by providing secure, localized data storage, which is essential to comply with Nigeria’s data protection laws. Additionally, it helps reduce latency and improve the reliability of digital services. This is a key enabler for industries such as fintech that demand strict data protection and high-speed connectivity.
Hikumatou Bilali
