Equinix is set to open a new data centre, known as LG3, valued at $22 million, in Lagos.
The centre will be the first to be newly built by Equinix in West Africa and will support global connectivity to West Africa with Equinix Fabric
The $22 million investment in LG3 marks the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100 million aimed at transforming Africa’s digital landscape over the next two years. Set to open in Q1 2026, the new site will deliver vital new infrastructure to Nigeria, empowering local businesses to scale, while drawing international companies to the country in this strategically positioned hub for global connectivity.
The addition of the new LG3 Data center in Nigeria also brings the incorporation of Equinix Fabric into the metro, enabling businesses to securely connect their physical and virtual infrastructure to cloud service providers, partners, and other companies to other Equinix locations all around the world.
“LG3 marks a significant milestone in Equinix’s long-term commitment to bridging Africa’s digital divide,” said the managing director for West Africa at Equinix, Wole Abu.
“As Lagos emerges at the crossroads of talent, innovation, and global connectivity, this facility is accelerating access to technologies like cloud, AI, and the next wave of startups. We’re not just building data centers, we’re fostering growth, empowering innovation, and laying the groundwork for an interconnected African economy ready to lead on the global stage, “ he added.
The managing director at Cedarview, Olawale Owoeye, added that, “Equinix’s Lagos data center will provide us with the robust and resilient platform our customers demand to expand our digital footprint. The unparalleled reliability and access to a global ecosystem empower us to deliver high-performance solutions to our customers, and the new LG3 data centre in Lagos is a key step in ensuring we remain at the forefront of businesses connecting Africa.”
Commenting on the opportunity for Equinix in Africa, the vice president, EMEA Growth & Emerging Markets at Equinix, Aslıhan Güreşcier, said, “Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating, driven by a young population, rising internet access, and increasing demand for secure data infrastructure. With the opening of our newest data centre in Lagos,
“Equinix is proud to invest in this dynamic region, supporting our customers’ growth with world-class data centres that power everything from banking and education to emergency services and commerce.”
Since entering the African market in 2022, Equinix has expanded its presence in key African markets, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Last year, the company also opened its first data center in Johannesburg, South Africa, significantly strengthening Equinix’s global presence on the continent, accelerating Africa’s digital transformation by delivering sustainable, carrier-neutral infrastructure that reliably connects it with the rest of the global economy.
