Global data center and colocation provider Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) has announced that it will open its high performance data center in Lagos, Nigeria in Q1 2026.
- •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.
- •With a footprint spanning over 270 data centers worldwide, Equinix is banking on harnessing Nigeria’s strategic position as an international hub for global subsea cable connections, linking Africa with Europe, Asia, and beyond.
“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," said Wole Abu, Managing Director for West Africa at Equinix.
Since entering the African continent 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.
