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Nationwide SIM Services Disruption Hits Nigerians Amid NIMC Platform Migration

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Nigerians across the country are currently experiencing a major disruption in SIM-related services, following the migration of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to a new digital identity verification platform. This development has caused unexpected technical issues, forcing mobile network operators to suspend services such as SIM swaps, replacements, activations, and number porting. According to a statement from the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the transition has created temporary difficulties in verifying users’ National Identification Numbers (NIN) through the new system. As a result, all telecom providers, including MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile, have been affected. The suspension is particularly frustrating for subscribers who urgently need to retrieve lost lines, change devices, or port their numbers. The development also impacts people who rely on SIM cards for access to banking, business communications, and other di...
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MTN Unveils West Africa’s Largest Data Centre to Boost AI and Cloud Services in Nigeria

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MTN Nigeria has taken a significant leap in digital infrastructure with the official launch of the Sifiso Dabengwa Data Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. Unveiled on July 1, 2025, this facility is now the largest Tier III data centre in West Africa, designed to power Nigeria’s growing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

Named in honor of the late MTN Group CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa, the data centre is a strategic investment valued at over $235 million. The first phase alone, which includes a 4.5 MW capacity and 780 server racks, cost around $100 million to develop. It is fully modular, carrier-neutral, and built to scale—eventually aiming to hit a 9 MW capacity and potentially even Tier IV certification.

This launch is part of MTN’s broader goal to localize digital services, reduce Nigeria’s dependency on foreign cloud providers, and ensure data sovereignty. The centre also meets Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) standards, making it attractive for banks, hospitals, startups, and even government institutions.

With MTN Cloud, businesses can now access self-service cloud platforms similar to AWS or Google Cloud—priced in naira and hosted locally. This significantly lowers costs and latency for Nigerian users and developers.

The economic implications are enormous. MTN estimates that over $350 million leaves Nigeria annually due to offshore cloud hosting. With the new facility, the company hopes to retain that value within the local economy and support homegrown innovation.

This marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s tech landscape, putting the country on the path to becoming a regional data and AI powerhouse.

As the digital future unfolds, MTN’s new data hub stands as a bold statement of Nigeria’s readiness to lead.

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