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The new data center, named LG3, will be the first to be newly built by Equinix in West Africa and will support global connectivity to West Africa with Equinix Fabric
- Equinix is investing $22 million to build LG3, its first newly constructed data center in West Africa, set to open in Lagos in Q1 2026
- LG3 will integrate Equinix Fabric, enabling secure global connectivity and supporting Nigeria’s growing digital economy
- The investment is part of a broader $100 million plan to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation and strengthen infrastructure across the continent
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, today announced its intention to open its latest high-performance data center in Lagos, Nigeria.
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 centre 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 Wole Abu, Managing Director for West Africa at Equinix. “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.”
Olawale Owoeye, Managing Director at Cedarview, added, “Equinix’s Lagos data centre 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.”
Nigeria is the second-largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is home to a vibrant and increasingly tech-savvy population. Lagos, in particular, is at the epicenter of Africa’s digital transformation, recognised as the only African city in the Global Top 100 Startup Ecosystems.
Commenting on the opportunity for Equinix in Africa, Aslıhan Güreşcier, Vice President, EMEA Growth & Emerging Markets at Equinix 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 center 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 centre 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.
With a footprint spanning over 270 data centers worldwide, Equinix is continuing to bring its global expertise and infrastructure to the region. This includes harnessing Nigeria’s strategic position as an international hub for global subsea cable connections, linking Africa with Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Equinix is committed to responsible investment and operations that prioritise sustainability. Across all our sites, including LG3, we work to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency.
About Equinix Fabric
Equinix Fabric is a leading Network-as-a-Service platform that delivers private, secure, and on-demand connectivity across hybrid multicloud environments. It enables seamless integration of data centres, cloud, and on-premises infrastructure via a resilient 100+ Gbps backbone. With 220+ hyperscaler on-ramps in 45 metros and thousands of partners, it powers collaboration and efficiency across the world’s largest digital ecosystem. Enterprises benefit from flexible, low-latency connections provisioned in minutes, a cloud-like billing model, and simplified network management—empowering them to scale, adapt, and innovate with ease.
About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data centre footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organisations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.
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