owned Public Cloud platform with Naira billing and local infrastructure. Quick Links * Partner Savannaa Cloud launches Nigerian-owned Public Cloud platform with Naira billing and local infrastructure By Partner 6th Nov, 2026 Get TC updates in your Newsfeed Share The public cloud provider company offers naira billing, locally hosted data infrastructure, free early access and new support programmes for startups, government agencies and financial institutions ahead of its December 2026 commercial launch. Nigerian developers and businesses seeking access to cloud infrastructure with local-currency billing may soon have another option, as Savannaa Cloud opens its platform to early users ahead of a planned commercial launch in December 2026. Savannaa Public Cloud platform provides access to approximately 200 cloud services, with billing in naira and infrastructure hosted in Nigeria through a partnership with Equinix. During the early-access period, users can create accounts without entering payment-card details. Services are being introduced in stages and remain subject to applicable usage conditions. "We kept meeting founders who had built something real and couldn't get it onto a server because their card wouldn't go through," said Kehinde Adeleke, chief executive officer of Savannaa Cloud. "That isn't a technology problem. It's a door someone decided to keep shut. We decided to leave ours open." Addressing barriers to cloud adoption Cloud infrastructure has become an essential part of building and operating digital products, supporting everything from websites and mobile applications to data-intensive business systems. For some Nigerian users, however, access to international cloud platforms can be complicated by foreign-currency billing, international card restrictions and exchange-rate volatility. Savannaa Cloud says it is seeking to reduce some of these barriers through an on-demand platform that allows customers to select resources and pay according to usage. Its self-service console is designed to let users register, choose services and deploy applications without first negotiating a conventional hosting arrangement or waiting for a sales-led provisioning process. The company describes the platform as an alternative for local customers who want a cloud-management experience comparable to established providers while retaining access to naira billing and locally hosted infrastructure. A broad catalogue of cloud services Savannaa Public Cloud platform currently features approximately 200 services spanning virtual machines and scalable computing, cloud storage and backup, virtual networking, network security, managed databases, Kubernetes and container services, identity and access management, APIs and application deployment tools. Savannaa Cloud says it's infrastructure operates in Nigeria through a Data Center partnership with Equinix and that customer data is hosted in Nigeria. The company's stated approach combines local data hosting with pay-as-you-go billing in naira, a model it says is intended to make cloud spending more predictable for domestic customers. A console for technical and non-technical users Savannaa Cloud has developed a management console intended to serve both experienced engineers and customers with limited technical backgrounds. Developers can use APIs, automation features and configuration controls, while businesses and other users can access a more guided interface for deploying and managing digital services. "Most cloud dashboards were built by engineers for engineers, and you can tell," said Emmanuel Brown, consulting partner and lead product designer at Savannaa Cloud. "We wanted the first ten minutes to feel obvious, whether you've managed Kubernetes clusters for a decade or you've never opened a terminal." Data protection, security and migration support Data residency and security are significant considerations for organisations in regulated sectors, including financial services, healthcare and the public sector. Savannaa Cloud says its platform is designed to support customers' efforts to meet obligations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and other applicable requirements. Savannaa Cloud says its security architecture incorporates controls aligned with internationally recognised SOC 2 and ISO frameworks. It has indicated that relevant certification information and independent audit results will be published as those processes are completed. The company's statements should not be taken as confirmation that it has already obtained any specific certification. For organisations moving from privately managed servers, local hosting providers or international cloud platforms, Savannaa Cloud says it offers migration assistance. The work can include reviewing existing infrastructure, preparing a migration plan, coordinating the transition and assessing system performance after deployment. Startup credits and public-sector programmes Savannaa Cloud is introducing the Savannaa Startup Accelerator, an initiative intended to provide early-stage businesses in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa with cloud credits and technical assistance. The company says the programme is designed to help startups develop, test and scale products without making substantial upfront infrastructure commitments. Participants are expected to move to the platform's pay-as-you-go model after using their allocated credits. Details on eligibility, credit allocations and applications are expected closer to the commercial launch. Savannaa Cloud is also promoting Savannaa Gov Cloud for ministries, departments and agencies, as well as federal and state institutions. Eligible public-sector customers may access discounts of up to 25%, subject to the programme's terms. The initiative is intended to support government organisations seeking locally hosted infrastructure and technical assistance for digital projects. A separate programme is being developed for banks and established fintech companies. Savannaa Cloud says eligible financial institutions may receive discounts of up to 20% on cloud spending and reductions of up to 30% on migration support. The offers are subject to the company's terms and conditions. The announcement comes amid continued attention to data localisation in Nigeria's financial sector. The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued requirements concerning the localisation of payment transaction data, with a compliance timeline that the company references as January 1, 2027. Institutions considering a cloud migration will need to assess the specific regulatory requirements that apply to their operations and obtain appropriate compliance advice. Early access ahead of commercial launch Savannaa Cloud says free early access is currently available ahead of its planned December 2026 commercial launch. Users can register without a payment card, while access to individual services is being rolled out in stages and may be governed by usage conditions. Savannaa Cloud longer-term objective is to provide cloud infrastructure for individuals, startups, established businesses and public institutions, while contributing to the development of Nigeria's technology ecosystem. "Every country that leads in technology has its own builders and its own infrastructure under them," Adeleke said. "Nigeria has the builders. We're working on the rest." Availability and further information Developers, businesses and organisations can find information about the platform and early access at https://savannaa.com. Government institutions can also visit https://savannaa.ng. Banks, fintech companies, startup founders and organisations interested in migration support can contact the company directly. Email: [email protected] Telephone: +234 806 453 9302 | +234 703 093 7290 About Savannaa Cloud Savannaa Cloud Limited is an African-owned public cloud infrastructure company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The company says it provides on-demand access to cloud services including computing, storage, networking, managed databases and application deployment tools. Its platform uses a pay-as-you-go model with naira-based billing and infrastructure hosted in Nigeria through a partnership with Equinix. For more information, visit https://savannaa.com and https://savannaa.ng. Media contact Public Relations Team | Savannaa Cloud Limited Email: [email protected] | Telephone: +234 806 453 9302, +234 703 093 7290 Website: savannaa.com | savannaa.ng Kehinde Adeleke, CEO Savannaa Cloud | [email protected] More from this Author * Government Lagos wants its innovation ecosystem to become a global leader * Events TechCabal and Moniepoint partner to discuss how tech is changing the informal economy * Events ARM collaborates with TechCabal on the Future of Commerce partnership pitch session Partner FourthCanvas expands to the UK as it marks 11th anniversary Partner | 3 hours ago

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