Data Localisation: Banks Urged to Invest in Scalable Data Centre Infrastructure
Emma Okonji As the January 1, 2027 deadline for the migration of all payment transaction data hitherto hosted outside of Nigeria draws near, Nigerian banks have been urged to strengthen
As the deadline for migrating payment transaction data within Nigeria approaches on January 1, 2027, banks are being urged to bolster their local data center infrastructure, enhance network resilience, and implement scalable connectivity systems to comply with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines. Technology experts in Lagos emphasized the importance of strengthening local data centers during an Executive Banking Forum organized by Arravo and CommScope.
Arravo's CEO, Ayo Adegboye, predicted the emergence of hyperscalers, new data centers, and the scalability of existing data centers due to the new CBN directive on data localisation. He highlighted the role of fiber optics and intelligent cabling, noting that CommScope, a leading OEM in physical connectivity, offers a 25-year warranty on data infrastructure cabling and installation.
CommScope's Data Centre Solutions Architect, Middle East and Africa, Hans-Jürgen Niethammer, discussed the surge in digital transactions, particularly real-time payments, which would demand reliable and high-capacity data center infrastructure.
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