MTN Nigeria has proudly announced that its Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos has received certification as a Tier III Constructed Facility from the Uptime Institute. This significant achievement underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing digital infrastructure in Africa’s most populous nation.
Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, stated, “This certification reflects our diligent efforts, strategic focus, and teamwork among our partners, aligned with global best practices. It highlights our dedication to constructing high-quality infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s digital future. We are committed to upholding these standards of excellence, resilience, and compliance to provide even greater value to our stakeholders.”
Launched in July, the Dabengwa facility is among Nigeria’s largest prefabricated modular data centres. In its initial phase, it featured 96 prefabricated containers. The centre has AI-driven energy optimisation and hybrid cloud capabilities, ensuring high reliability for enterprise customers.
The Tier III certification is an internationally recognised standard for reliability. It guarantees multiple independent pathways for power and cooling, thus allowing routine maintenance without service interruptions. Facilities with this certification are expected to achieve an impressive 99.982% uptime, resulting in no more than 1.8 hours of downtime annually.
Previously, the Dabengwa Data Centre received Tier III Certification for Design Documentation, making it one of only four data centres in Nigeria to hold design and constructed facility certifications.
As the first MTN technical facility to reach this milestone, the Dabengwa Data Centre represents a significant advancement in the company’s infrastructure strategy, enhancing business continuity and strengthening its position in the enterprise market.
This accomplishment aligns with MTN Nigeria’s Ambition 2025 Strategy, emphasising resilient digital infrastructure as the cornerstone of the country’s growing digital economy. The company remains committed to expanding its digital capabilities, investing in future-ready infrastructure, and delivering solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of its customers and enterprise partners.
