04 July 2024

Smart cities are changing the way we live. From ‘greenscaping’ major urban centres with sustainable initiatives, to enhancing citizen safety, smart cities have a lot to offer…

Smart cities are big business. As per Statista, African smart city revenues are expected to expand at 16.28% annually over 2024-2028 to reach US$19.71 billion. During the same period, the number of smart city connections is forecast to more than double, from 231.40 million in 2024 to 543.10 million in 2028.
Africa’s smart cities integrate a wide array of technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance the quality of life for its residents, improve efficiency, sustainability, and economic development. Relying on robust ICT infrastructure, data analytics of traffic patterns, energy consumption, air quality and waste management enable city planners to prioritise sustainability by targeting green buildings and eco-friendly practices.

03 July 2024

MTN Nigeria is building a new carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, according to chief technical officer, Mohammed Rufai. The new data centre will be Tier 4 and will have 1,500 racks.

“Our facility will provide the space and services needed for businesses to digitise their operations and improve efficiency. The data centre will also enhance content delivery by major technology companies such as Meta and Google, by bringing content closer to Nigerian users and improving access speeds,” said Rufai.