A New Content Delivery Network and Cloud Hosting Services Coming to Nigeria

Rack Centre (https://Rack-Centre.com), West Africa’s foremost Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre operator, has announced the launch of EdgeNext’s (http://www.EdgeNext.com) advanced Content Delivery Network (CDN) and cloud hosting services in Nigeria. The new deployment, hosted within Rack Centre’s world-class facility in Lagos, marks a major leap forward in expanding high-performance digital infrastructure across the country.

With a population exceeding 200 million and one of the youngest demographics in the world, Nigeria continues to stand out as one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies. The rapid rise in demand for online streaming, gaming, mobile applications, fintech, e-commerce, and social media has intensified the need for robust, low-latency, and secure digital infrastructure.

Local access to a global acceleration network

EdgeNext’s expansion into Nigeria directly addresses these needs by offering local access to a global acceleration network that enhances the delivery speed and reliability of online content. This move ensures that businesses, developers, and end users experience faster load times, stable application performance, and greater scalability—all critical factors in enabling the country’s digital transformation.

By hosting its CDN and cloud hosting platforms at Rack Centre’s cutting-edge Lagos data centre, EdgeNext is set to significantly improve the digital experience for millions of Nigerians. The company’s solutions deliver smoother, high-quality video streaming, responsive e-commerce platforms, and better-performing social media services through advanced caching and global routing technologies. At the same time, its scalable cloud infrastructure empowers startups and small-to-medium enterprises to launch services more efficiently, reduce operational costs, and innovate without heavy upfront investment.

Recognizing the rapid growth of Nigeria’s gaming community, EdgeNext is also developing specialized gaming cloud solutions designed to minimize latency and support high-concurrency performance for mobile, PC, and cloud gaming. These capabilities will ensure players enjoy smoother, more immersive gameplay—an increasingly important factor in the country’s booming entertainment industry.

Looking ahead, EdgeNext plans to deepen its investment in Nigeria by advancing edge cloud computing to power next-generation applications in smart cities, fintech, e-learning, telemedicine, and digital public services. These technologies are expected to play a transformative role in supporting Nigeria’s economic diversification and its ambition to become a regional digital powerhouse.

“Launching our CDN and cloud hosting services in Nigeria represents a significant milestone for EdgeNext,” said Terence Wang, CEO of EdgeNext. “Our partnership with Rack Centre enables us to deliver secure, low-latency, and highly reliable digital services to enterprises and developers. Together, we are helping Nigeria enter a new era of edge and cloud computing that supports innovation across industries.”

Lars Johannisson, CEO of Rack Centre, added: “We are delighted to welcome EdgeNext into the Rack Centre ecosystem. Their arrival reinforces Nigeria’s growing importance as a digital infrastructure hub. Our recently launched LGS2 facility offers the scalability, connectivity, and sustainability that leading international providers like EdgeNext require to meet Africa’s rising digital demands.”

Rack Centre’s 13.5MW campus in Lagos hosts over 73 carriers, ISPs, and network operators, offering unmatched connectivity and resilience. The LGS2 facility features a design PUE of 1.35, powered by sustainable energy sources, and provides direct access to all subsea cable systems landing on Africa’s Atlantic coast—including Google’s Equiano and the upcoming 2Africa cable. This strategic positioning allows Rack Centre to serve as the gateway for global digital service providers expanding into the African market.

The partnership between Rack Centre and EdgeNext underscores the growing importance of edge computing in Africa and highlights Lagos’s emergence as a key node in the continent’s expanding digital ecosystem.

About EdgeNext

EdgeNext is a global edge cloud platform specializing in Content Delivery Network (CDN), cloud hosting, and edge computing solutions. With a presence spanning APAC, EMEA, the Americas, and now Africa, EdgeNext is dedicated to enhancing digital experiences through reduced latency, improved reliability, and accelerated digital transformation for businesses of all sizes.

About Rack Centre

Rack Centre is West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre operator. Established in 2012, the company provides world-class colocation and interconnection services, offering a secure, efficient, and resilient environment for customers seeking to expand their digital infrastructure across Africa and beyond.