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Lagos State Expands Digital Infrastructure with Four Data Centres

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Apr 9, 2025.

Lagos State Expands Digital Infrastructure with Four Data Centres

Hamzat says Google is building a data centre, and other companies are coming
Lagos State Expands Digital Infrastructure with Four Data Centres
Princess Alice Desiree, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Duchess of Västergötland visit Lagos State Government

In a significant stride towards enhancing information technology capabilities, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that four data centres are currently under construction.

Eko Hot Blog reports that this initiative aligns with the state’s broader efforts to attract global tech players and bolster its digital infrastructure.

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During a courtesy visit by Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice Desiree, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Duchess of Västergötland, along with her delegation, Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat, representing the Governor, shared key technology investments being made by the state.

“We need a lot of technology. We are building a fibre optic network of about 6,800 kilometres across our state. We finished the first phase, about 3,500 kilometres, to increase the bandwidth penetration in our state.

Interestingly, a lot of companies are coming. Google is building a data centre, and other companies are coming. About four data centres are being built now in Lagos,” he said.

“So for IT and other related infrastructure, Lagos is the place. With a population of 22 million, about twice the size of Sweden, the opportunity is wide, and we would like to engage,” he added, pointing to Lagos’ rising appeal among global technology firms.

Lagos State Expands Digital Infrastructure with Four Data Centres

Her Royal Highness acknowledged Lagos’ importance within Nigeria’s economy and praised its expanding commercial landscape.

“We are very excited to be here and to see what the Swedish-Nigerian relationship can develop into. We see vast areas of potential for further growth and cooperation. We are very happy to be here with the Swedish companies already present in Nigeria,” she said.

Also present at the event was Sweden’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Mr. Andreas Carlson, who emphasised that the royal visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, especially in digital innovation and sustainable development.

“Today, the Crown Princess Victoria will inaugurate a Swedish Trade Office here in Lagos, which will be the first trade office in Nigeria. We think Lagos is the place to start,” Carlson stated.