The Silicon Frontier—How the 2026 Alaro City Expansion is Turning Epe into a Tech-Haven
- Zikan Realtors
- 4 days ago
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If you thought Epe was only about agriculture and fish markets, your 2026 investment compass is outdated. As of February 2026, Alaro City—the 2,000-hectare master-planned city within the Lekki Free Zone—has entered a massive expansion phase that is shifting the "tech gravity" of Lagos eastward.
The "Silicon Frontier" is no longer a dream; it’s a landscape of glass, fiber optics, and high-yield opportunities. Here is why Alaro City is the heartbeat of the 2026 Epe tech boom.
The "Talent City" Integration
The biggest catalyst in 2026 is the full activation of Talent City within Alaro City.
The Vision: Founded by tech titans like Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, this 72,000sqm campus is specifically designed for the "future of work."
The Population: In early 2026, the campus is already hosting over 2,500 remote workers and tech professionals. These aren't just residents; they are high-income earners who demand high-speed internet, 24/7 power, and co-living spaces.
Investment Play: Investors who bought residential plots in Alaro City’s early phases are now seeing rental yields of 10-12% by converting units into specialized tech-hubs and "work-live" studios.
Infrastructure That Never Sleeps
In 2026, a "Tech-Haven" is only as good as its uptime. Alaro City has set the benchmark:
24-Hour IPP Power: While the rest of the country navigates grid fluctuations, Alaro City’s privately owned Independent Power Plant (IPP) provides 100% uptime.
Dark Fiber Network: The city is pre-piped with high-speed fiber optic infrastructure, making it the most reliable spot in Nigeria for data-heavy industries like AI training and software development.
The 8-Lane Advantage: The Alaro Boulevard—Africa’s widest privately owned 8-lane road—is now fully operational, linking these tech hubs directly to the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The "Free Zone" Fiscal Shield
Why are tech companies moving to Epe instead of Yaba in 2026? The Tax Holiday.
Zero Corporate Tax: Companies operating within Alaro City (as part of the Free Trade Zone) enjoy 0% Corporate Income Tax on their zone income.
FX Freedom: Tech firms that earn in foreign currency benefit from the exemption from foreign exchange controls, allowing for seamless international scaling.
The Multiplier: This has attracted over 80 major companies (including BUA Group and Ariel Foods) into the axis, creating a massive corporate ecosystem that needs constant tech support.
Residential "Phase Two" Handover
In mid-February 2026, the Universal One apartments (a $90 million project) have entered their final phase of handover.
The Modern Standard: These 576 apartments are the first of their kind in the Free Zone—offering the "Live, Work, Play" lifestyle that tech professionals crave.
Capital Appreciation: A 2-bedroom apartment that sold for roughly $80,000 during off-plan stages is now being valued at $135,000+ in the secondary market—a testament to the "Tech Premium" of Alaro City.
Conclusion: Epe is Ready
Epe is no longer just a "land banking" destination; it is an operational tech-hub. Alaro City has de-risked the outskirts by providing "plug-and-play" infrastructure. In 2026, if you want to invest where the smartest minds in Africa are working, you invest in the Alaro City corridor.
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