16 October 2025

Vertiv has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Nxtra by Airtel Africa to support the development of one of the continent’s largest and most energy-efficient data centre networks.

The collaboration begins with the construction of a major 42MW data centre in Nigeria, set to be completed in four phases and fully operational by 2028. Vertiv will supply advanced thermal management systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units with batteries, along with comprehensive commissioning and maintenance services. Its local team in Nigeria will oversee the installation and provide five years of ongoing support to ensure high performance and minimal downtime.

15 October 2025

While Africa’s infrastructure ambitions have historically struggled under systemic execution challenges, a new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), titled Bridging Africa’s Infrastructure Execution Gap, presents a compelling case for change.

The study reveals that the continent’s portfolio of approximately 130 transnational projects across energy, transport, digital, and water sectors can be significantly accelerated through innovative coordination and strategic private sector engagement. This approach could unlock up to $6 billion in GDP growth for every $1 billion invested, transforming Africa’s development trajectory.