Taara and Liquid expand Lagos data center connectivity

APO Group - Africa · August 05, 2026 · ✓ verified

Taara and Liquid Intelligent Technologies have announced the continued collaboration to expand high-capacity wireless optical connectivity for enterprises in Lagos, Nigeria, using Taara links connected to Liquid’s points of presence at data centers.

  • Over the last two years, Liquid has deployed nearly a dozen Taara links across Lagos to serve large enterprises and improve network resilience for ISPs, banks, hotels, and a utility company.
  • Liquid says it is exploring expansion of the technology into Abuja, Ibadan, and Kano; Taara Lightbridge can deliver up to 20 Gbps over distances of up to 20 kilometers and is deployed in more than 20 countries.
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