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Data Centres in Nigeria: The Complete Verified List (2026)
Every data centre in Nigeria, verified: operator, location, MW, racks, real Uptime Tier status, IXPN presence, subsea cables and power.
What VPS Hosting Costs in Nigeria: 2026 Prices Compared
What VPS hosting really costs in Nigeria in 2026 — verified naira pricing, where the servers actually sit, power, FX, VAT and NDPA rules.
Install Docker and Compose on an Ubuntu VPS Without Leaving the Port Open
Docker Engine and Compose on Ubuntu 24.04, from which repository to use to a container that survives a reboot — including the published port a ufw deny rule does not cover, and the one-line fix.
Tutorials
Step-by-step, task-focused walkthroughs to get things done fast.
Nginx Reverse Proxy with HTTPS on Ubuntu 24.04 (Let’s Encrypt)
Put Nginx in front of your app with a real Let’s Encrypt certificate on Ubuntu 24.04, with renewal and a reboot covered.
How to Install WordPress on Ubuntu 24.04 with Nginx, MariaDB and PHP
By the end of this guide you will have WordPress running on your own Ubuntu server, reachable at your own domain, over HTTPS, on software you installed and control. The order matters here, for one reason. Most guides install WordPress, walk you through the setup wizard, and bolt on a certificate afterwards. That wizard is […]
How to Install Node.js on Ubuntu
Install Node.js on Ubuntu three ways — apt, NodeSource, or nvm. Real terminal output from a live 24.04 server, plus which method to actually pick.
Guides
Longer-form, concept-first guides to understand the platform.
How I Built a Full ISP Network in a Lab: BGP Multihoming with MikroTik
I built a working ISP edge in a lab: MikroTik BGP multihoming with two transits, two IXPs, and BGP customers — every command and output is real.
Automating JNLP Downloads with PowerShell Using Session Cookies
Automate authenticated JNLP downloads in PowerShell using a WebRequestSession, manual cookie handling, URL-encoding, and Invoke-WebRequest with browser headers.
Complete Guide to Downloading Files with PowerShell
Download files with PowerShell’s Invoke-WebRequest, from basic saves to custom headers, cookie strings, and WebRequestSession-based login for authenticated resources.