Faced with soaring cloud costs and currency volatility, Nigerian startups are turning to local cloud providers like Nebula, Nobus, and Suburban over global giants AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The shift prioritizes cost savings, lower latency, and data sovereignty. While AWS recently began accepting naira payments, Nigeria’s push for localized infrastructure is accelerating demand for homegrown cloud solutions, reshaping the country’s digital ecosystem.
Datacenter United has acquired four Proximus data centers, strengthening its position as Belgium’s top independent data center provider. With 13 locations nationwide, the company enhances capacity, connectivity, and sustainability to meet growing IT demands. The deal aligns with Proximus’ strategy to offload non-core assets while Datacenter United invests in energy-efficient technologies, reinforcing its commitment to secure, high-performance digital infrastructure.
