Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)

Would you like to join IXPN?​

IXPN welcomes a diverse range of participants, including: 

  • Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
  • Cloud and Hosting Provider
  • Enterprises and Educational Institutions
  • Government and Non-Profit Organizations

The prerequisites for becoming a member of IXPN are:

  1. To be a recognized legal entity, irrespective of jurisdiction.
  2. Have a unique Autonomous System Number [ASN].

No matter your size or industry, if you have ASN (Autonomous System Number) and you’re committed to improving connectivity, we invite you to join the IXPN community.

Impact & Benefits
  • Faster, Localized Connectivity: Peering via IXPN can yield up to 10× faster content delivery compared to international traffic routing.
  • Significant Cost Savings: IXPN grew from 300 Mbps in 2012 to 125 Gbps in 2020, increasing savings fortyfold to approximately USD 40 million annually – ISOC Report.

Key Features & Services 

  • Layer-2 Peering Infrastructure supporting IPv4 and IPv6, with bilateral and multilateral configurations for flexibility and scale.
  • High-Capacity Ports (1G, 10G, 100G), allowing connectivity from regional and international networks.
  • Route Server Support to simplify peering relationships and scale mutual connectivity.
  • Workshops and Training Programs, offering certifications trainings, technical workshops, peering forums (ngPIF), and supporting infrastructure growth across the

Improved Resilience & Ecosystem Growth: By offering a neutral exchange platform, we catalyze local hosting, content delivery, cloud services, and downstream digital innovation.