AI boom sparks billion-dollar data center race in Nigeria

    Ruth Olurounbi | Top Stories | Oct 17, 2025    
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Nigeria is drawing millions of dollars into new data centers, propelled by the voracious online habits of its young, tech-savvy population and a push to harness artificial intelligence to power the next wave of its digital boom, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s top technology hubs.

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