Telecoms, data centres target improved internet interconnection

The Nigerian Network Operators Group, in collaboration with the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission, has convened the 2026 Nigerian Peering and Interconnection Forum to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding internet peering, interconnection, local content delivery, and data centre infrastructure.

The forum, set to take place in Lagos on October 28-29, aims to improve connectivity and build infrastructure to support Nigeria's expanding digital economy. As internet usage, cloud computing, and digital services continue to grow, the importance of reliable connectivity and efficient traffic exchange becomes increasingly critical.

By strengthening domestic interconnection, networks can exchange traffic locally, reducing latency and improving the efficiency of internet services. The forum will bring together stakeholders such as network operators, internet service providers, data centres, content providers, technology companies, regulators, and other participants in the digital infrastructure ecosystem to develop practical solutions to shared infrastructure challenges.

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