Nigeria’s rapidly growing population is emerging as one of the strongest drivers of investment in the country’s data centre industry, as global and local investors position themselves for what could become one of the world’s largest digital economies over the next three decades.
While discussions around data centres often focus on cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, industry experts say demographics may be the biggest factor shaping Nigeria’s digital infrastructure future.
With a population estimated at over 240 million people and projections suggesting the figure could exceed 400 million by 2050, Nigeria is attracting increasing attention from investors seeking long-term opportunities in digital infrastructure.
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The country’s youthful population adds another layer to the investment story. With a median age of about 18 years and internet penetration now above 50 percent, millions of young Nigerians are entering
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