Schneider Electric Announces New AI Infrastructure Framework to Support Nigeria’s Growing Digital Economy

Artificial intelligence is reshaping global competitiveness, and Nigeria is no...

Schneider Electric has announced a new framework to guide the development of AI ready

digital infrastructure in Nigeria. The initiative is designed to help organizations build data

centers that can support rising computational demands, increased energy needs, and rapid

capacity expansion as AI adoption grows across industries.

Ajibola Akindele, Country President, Schneider Electric, West Africa, emphasized the

importance of this shift. “AI is influencing how businesses operate, and it is increasing the

need for data centers that can manage higher density workloads with greater efficiency. For

Nigeria to gain from AI, the supporting infrastructure must evolve. Schneider Electric is ready to support organizations with solutions that help them plan for this future,” he said.

The company noted that power, cooling, and energy management now play a strategic role

in overall performance and deployment speed, with global investment in AI infrastructure

expected to exceed 320 billion dollars in 2025. As part of this development, data centers are

preparing for densities above 140 kilowatts per rack, prompting a move toward advanced

liquid cooling and stronger control systems. Schneider Electric’s framework incorporates AI

optimized designs developed with partners such as NVIDIA, supporting high density

computing, reducing cooling energy consumption, and stabilizing operations.

Given the energy realities in Nigeria, the framework places emphasis on efficient design,

renewable integration, and smarter power management. These priorities aim to maintain

uptime, reduce dependence on diesel generation, and align with national objectives for

sustainability and digital readiness. Speaking on the potential impact for operators, Akindele added “Organizations in Nigeria are making important decisions about how they want to participate in the AI economy. Reliable and scalable infrastructure will play a central role in these choices, and our goal is to provide practical pathways that support growth and long-ter...