By Henry Obetta

A Nigerian technology firm, FeclesHost Ltd, has stated that poor access to stable and affordable infrastructure has continued to impede the growth of many startups and enterprises on the continent.

The company noted this while stating its intention to address the challenges through expanded cloud services and digital skills development.

Speaking as the company marked its second anniversary, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FeclesHost, Felix Cletus Sunday, said: “Many African businesses are still struggling with access to stable infrastructure. Our goal is to remove that barrier and give startups and enterprises the same level of reliability you would expect from global providers, but at a cost that makes sense for our environment.”

According to Sunday, FeclesHost currently supports more than 100 businesses and websites through services including shared hosting, reseller hosting, virtual private servers, cloud hosting, domain registration and email hosting.

“The firm has introduced several free tools aimed at simplifying website management for businesses and reducing technical barriers for users. The tools include a Cloudflare DNS manager, domain change automation and website migration solutions”, he said.

He further emphasised the company’s partnership with global cloud infrastructure provider DigitalOcean, saying that the collaboration is expected to strengthen its cloud offerings and enable African businesses to access more scalable infrastructure solutions.

The firm’s boss also revealed the launch of the FeclesHost Academy, a digital learning platform that will provide training in web development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital entrepreneurship and infrastructure management.

“The African digital economy continues to grow rapidly, driven by increased internet penetration, mobile adoption, and the expansion of e-commerce and digital services. Yet infrastructure remains one of the continent’s most persistent challenges.

“FeclesHost’s approach, combining hosting services, cloud infrastructure partnerships, and digital education places it within a new wave of African tech companies attempting to bridge that gap from within”, he stated.

While operations are currently focused on Nigeria, the chief executive officer noted that the company plans to expand into other African markets where reliable hosting and cloud services remain either limited or expensive.

He said: “While still early in its journey, the company’s trajectory reflects a broader shift: Africa is no longer just consuming global digital infrastructure — it is increasingly building its own.

“As FeclesHost marks its second anniversary, its story remains one of ambition, early-stage growth, and a clear intent to scale into a significant player in Africa’s digital future.”