Over the past 5 years, we have witnessed a notable amount of investment into Data Centres in Nigeria and Africa. This interest is underpinned by the growth in the adoption of technology and the demand for digital infrastructure on the continent.
In the past year alone, companies like Microsoft, AIIM, Agility, Airtel NXtra, Meta (through a consortium), and MTN with Huawei have made efforts to establish their Data Centre facilities in Africa.
Against this backdrop of investment into Nigeria’s IT infrastructure, we’re reviewing the main contractors that executed the construction of these Data Centres in Nigeria.
1. ITB Nigeria– Rack Centre, Airtel Nxtra, Africa Data Centre LOS1
Leading real estate contractor, ITB Nigeria were responsible for the delivery of the Rack Centre LG 2 in Ikeja, Lagos and the African Data Centres LOS 1 in Eko Atlantic. In addition to these projects, they also have the flagship Airtel Nxtra Data Centre in the pipeline. In addition to Data Centres, they have undertaken numerous residential and commercial projects including Phoenix Rising, Orca Mall, and Windsor Development.
2.Vita Construction Limited– MDX-i, MainOne LGO-3
Vita Construction limited is an Indigenous construction company responsible for the construction of Equinix’s MainOne Data Centres in Lagos; MDX-i and LGO3. The facilities are owned by international Data Centre service provider, Equinix, following their 2022 acquisition of MainOne. The MDX-i is a Tier III facility that was completed in 2015 and expanded in 2022 with the addition of MDX-i Lekki II. On the other hand, the LG03, located in Victoria Island, Lagos is currently in the pipeline. In addition to Data Centres, Vita Construction Limited has a portfolio that includes New Dawn Baptist Church and The Aitona.
3Cappa and D’Alberto – GTBank DC01 Data Centre, Proposed Jovis Nigeria Limited Data Centre
Notable contractors, Cappa and D’Alberto, served as the main contractors for GTBank’s Data Centre. This facility is the first in the African financial services industry and achieved an Uptime Institute Tier III Certification in 2019. They are currently undertaking a proposed Data Centre facility in Victoria Island by Jovis Nigeria Limited. Based on their portfolio, Cappa and D’Alberto have established their pedigree in the delivery of prime real estate projects, typified by their extensive portfolio that includes BAT Rising Sun, Cuddle by Cadwell, and the ongoing Quantum Luxury Towers
