MTN Data Centre Gets Tier III Certification
MTN Nigeria has announced that its Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos has received Tier III Certification for Constructed Facility from the Uptime Institute, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure in Africa’s most populous nation.
“This certification is a testament to the hard work, strategic focus, and collaboration across our teams and partners, in line with global best practices,” Karl Toriola, chief executive, MTN Nigeria, said in a statement.
“It reflects our commitment to building top-tier infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s digital future, and we will uphold the same high standards of quality, resilience, and compliance to deliver even greater value to our stakeholders.”
Opened in July, the Dabengwa facility is one of Nigeria’s largest prefabricated modular data centres, with 96 prefabricated containers installed in its first phase.
The centre features AI-powered energy optimisation and hybrid cloud capabilities, designed to deliver high reliability for enterprise customers.
Tier III certification is a globally recognised benchmark for reliability. It ensures multiple independent paths for power and cooling, allowing routine maintenance without disrupting services.
Facilities at this level are expected to achieve 99.982 per cent uptime, equivalent to no more than 1.6 hours of downtime per year.
The Dabengwa Data Centre had previously attained the Tier III Certification for Design Documentation, making it one of only four data centres in Nigeria to hold both design and constructed facility certifications.
As the first MTN technical facility to achieve this milestone, the centre marks a major step in the company’s infrastructure strategy, enhancing business continuity and solidifying its enterprise market position.
This achievement aligns with MTN Nigeria’s Ambition 2025 Strategy, which prioritises resilient digital infrastructure as the foundation for the country’s growing digital economy.
The company said it remains focused on expanding digital capabilities, investing in future-ready infrastructure, and delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers and enterprise partners.