A global digital infrastructure company providing data center colocation, interconnection, and cloud services.
In search of the green zone
75 datacentre projects worth $130bn have been blocked or delayed in the US. Equinix plans to build two new datacentres in Cape Town, facing opposition from local activists.
From Huwaei to Airtel and 9Mobile, Ibikunle Peters explains how he spent 10 years ensuring phone calls go through
Ibikunle Peters has over a decade of experience in telecoms infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and call quality. He worked at Huawei as a billing application engineer for over nine years.
Nigerian startups get funding boost
The Nigerian government is launching new funds through the iDICE programme to support startups in the creative and technology sectors. DailyPay, a startup founded by Temidayo Dauda, allows employees to access their salaries daily instead of monthly.
Post MainOne acquisition, Equinix says it will enable, not compete in telecom market
Equinix completed its $320 million acquisition of MainOne, Nigeria's pioneering private submarine cable operator. The company hosted its first community meeting to discuss its post-acquisition strategy in Africa.
MainOne founder and MD Funke Opeke resigns, transitions to advisory role
Funke Opeke resigns as Managing Director of MainOne. Opeke will transition to a strategic advisory role until March 2026.
