Layer3

What Layer3 does

Layer3, operating as Layer3 Limited (RC Number 511485), is a privately held Nigerian technology solutions provider headquartered in Abuja with a secondary office in Lagos. The company was established in 2006 and serves three customer tiers: enterprise organizations, small and medium businesses, and individual residential subscribers, with an enterprise install base of more than 200 named accounts across telecommunications (MTN, Airtel, 9mobile), financial services (Standard Chartered, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, Zenith Insurance, CoralPay), government and regulators (NCC, EFCC), NGOs (WHO, UNICEF, UNDP), healthcare (Evercare), energy (AEDC), and consumer brands (Honda).

The product portfolio is anchored on layer3Fiber (a metro, longhaul, and fiber-to-the-home network offering residential speeds of 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps) and layer3Cloud (a local Nigerian cloud platform running virtual servers, virtual data centers, DRaaS, S3-compatible object storage, database-as-a-service, backup-as-a-service, and Kubernetes across three availability zones with a 99.99 percent uptime SLA). Layer3 supplements these assets with Network-as-a-Service managed services, co-location, cybersecurity services, professional services for consulting and integration, and dedicated vertical solutions for higher education, healthcare, financial institutions, energy, public sector, and service providers.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions priced in Nigerian Naira across connectivity, cloud, and managed services, supplemented by project-based professional services revenue. Distribution is hybrid: enterprise sales are handled through a dedicated direct field sales team, SMB customers access plans through direct outreach and the website, and residential FTTH subscribers purchase via a self-serve website. The company leverages an extensive multi-vendor partnership ecosystem anchored by Juniper Networks (Elite Partner and the only Juniper Operate Specialist in West Africa), alongside Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, VMware, Dell, HPE, Sophos, F5, Palo Alto Networks, Veeam, and Trend Micro. Operational credentials include PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and ISO 27017 certifications, NCC Consumer Code of Practice compliance, and a track record as a five-time Cloud Service Provider Award winner.

Name

Layer3

Legal name

Layer3 Limited

Website

https://layer3.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Layer3 is a privately held Nigerian technology solutions provider offering fiber connectivity, local cloud services, cybersecurity, and managed IT services to enterprise, SMB, and residential customers across Abuja and Lagos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Network and Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Subsea & Terrestrial Backhaul to Data Centers and Cloud On-Ramps (IX/DC Interconnect) (HDAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs) (HDAIAIAE), Data Center Interconnection (DCI) & Cross-Connects (HDABALAB)

Keywords

• Fiber optic broadband
• Managed network services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Enterprise connectivity
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed Services Revenue: Recurring revenue from Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), co-location, and ongoing network management services. Layer3 handles network design, deployment, and maintenance for customers, generating consistent monthly/annual subscription income.
2. Professional Services Revenue: One-time and project-based revenue from technology consulting, design and integration, and support services. Consultants provide strategic guidance and implement customized solutions for enterprise clients.
3. Connectivity Services Revenue: Recurring subscription revenue from enterprise broadband, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), metro fiber, and longhaul fiber connectivity services. Billed monthly based on selected speed tiers.
4. Cloud Services Revenue: Subscription-based cloud services including virtual servers, virtual data centers, DRaaS, object storage, database services, backup services, and Kubernetes. 99.99% uptime guarantee with multiple availability zones.
5. Cybersecurity Services Revenue: Revenue from threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and prevention solutions. Includes continuous monitoring from security operations center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Layer3 provides fiber optic broadband connectivity (layer3Fiber FTTH), local cloud infrastructure services (Layer3Cloud), managed IT services (Network-as-a-Service, co-location), cybersecurity solutions, and technology consulting to enterprise, small business, and residential customers across Nigeria. The company operates its own metro and longhaul fiber networks along with three cloud availability zones and serves industries including financial services, telecommunications, government, healthcare, education, and energy.

Product overview

Layer3 operates as a unified technology solutions platform providing connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and managed IT services across Nigeria. The core product portfolio centers on two main pillars: layer3Fiber (fiber-to-the-home broadband for residential customers with plans from 30-80 Mbps) and layer3Cloud (local Nigerian cloud services including virtual servers, disaster recovery, object storage, and Kubernetes). Enterprise and business customers access integrated solutions across Network Solutions (AI-powered WIFI, data center automation), Cloud Solutions, Access Solutions (Enterprise Broadband, Metro Fiber, Longhaul Fiber, Cloud Connect), Cybersecurity Solutions (threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response), and Managed Services including Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and co-location. Professional Services complement the offering with technology consulting, design and integration, and 24/7 support. The company serves diverse industries including financial institutions, healthcare, higher education, energy, public sector, service providers, and small businesses through its presence in Abuja and Lagos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Layer3Cloud: Leading provider of local cloud services in Nigeria offering virtual servers, virtual data centers, disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), object storage (S3), database as a service (DaaS), backup as a service (BaaS), and Kubernetes services.
• L3Fiber

Products and services

• layer3Fiber (FTTH) Fiber-to-the-home broadband internet service delivering 100% optical fiber connectivity directly to subscriber homes, with residential plans ranging from 30 Mbps to 1 Gbps unlimited data. Targets individual residential customers in Nigeria.
• Layer3Cloud Local cloud services platform in Nigeria offering virtual servers, virtual data centers, disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), object storage (S3 compatible), database as a service (DaaS), backup as a service (BaaS), and Kubernetes container management with 99.99% uptime guarantee.
• Network Solutions Enterprise network infrastructure solutions including AI-powered WiFi, data center automation, and software-defined networking designed to connect people, technology, and systems for enterprise customers.
• Cloud Solutions Enterprise cloud infrastructure and platform services enabling businesses to accelerate innovation, improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance security across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Access Solutions High-speed enterprise connectivity solutions including Enterprise Broadband (dedicated internet with static IPs), Metro Fiber, Longhaul Fiber, and Cloud Connect for seamless multi-site and cloud-platform business connectivity.
• Cybersecurity Solutions Comprehensive cybersecurity services including threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and continuous monitoring from a security operations center for real-time cyberthreat prevention for enterprise and SMB customers.
• Managed Services Ongoing IT infrastructure management including Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) where Layer3 handles network design, deployment, and maintenance, plus co-location services for businesses needing secure, scalable data center facilities.
• Professional Services Technology consulting, design and integration, and round-the-clock support services helping businesses align technology initiatives with organizational goals and integrate new solutions with existing infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% uptime guarantee for cloud services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationJuniper Elite Partner status with only Juniper Operate Specialist certification in West Africa. One of the largest pools of Juniper certified experts in the region with capabilities in designing, deploying, and supporting large network infrastructure.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing networking equipment and solutions for enterprise customers requiring robust network infrastructure.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud solutions partner enabling enterprise customers with Microsoft cloud platform integration and services.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner providing network security solutions including firewalls and unified threat management.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtualization and cloud infrastructure partner enabling enterprise customers with virtual machine and cloud solutions.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner providing servers, storage, and enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Hewlett Packard EnterprisecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise hardware and networking solutions partner for servers, storage, and networking equipment.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner providing next-generation firewall and endpoint protection solutions.
• F5coreTechnology or IntegrationApplication delivery and security partner providing load balancing and application security solutions.
• F5 NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides application delivery controller solutions enabling high-performing, secure, and robust networks for service providers.
• Arbor NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork security partner providing DDoS protection and threat intelligence for service provider networks.
• Blue CoatcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb security and WAN optimization partner for enterprise network solutions.
• Extreme NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partner providing switching and wireless solutions for enterprise networks.
• Sentinel OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationEndpoint protection and autonomous AI-powered security solutions partner.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationNext-generation firewall and cybersecurity platform partner for enterprise security solutions.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationBackup, disaster recovery, and data management solutions partner.
• ProxmoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen-source virtualization platform partner for virtual environments and container solutions.
• BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise software and infrastructure solutions partner.
• Check PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity solutions partner providing firewall and threat prevention technologies.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise infrastructure, servers, storage, and networking solutions partner.
• SolarWindscoreTechnology or IntegrationIT management and monitoring solutions partner for network and system administration.
• KnowBe4coreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity awareness training and phishing simulation platform partner.
• AvayacoreTechnology or IntegrationUnified communications and contact center solutions partner.
• Poly (Plantronics)coreTechnology or IntegrationAudio and video conferencing equipment partner for enterprise communications.
• YealinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationIP voice and video conferencing solutions partner.
• GrandstreamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVoice and video conferencing, networking, and unified communications solutions partner.
• UbiquiticoreTechnology or IntegrationWireless and enterprise networking equipment partner.
• TP-LinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetworking and WiFi solutions partner for enterprise connectivity.
• JabracoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional audio equipment and headsets partner for enterprise communications.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationCyber protection and backup solutions partner for data security.
• SupermicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-performance server and storage solutions partner.
• H3CcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise networking and digital solutions partner.
• Trend MicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity solutions partner providing threat detection and protection.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Layer3NIGERIA

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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