Equinix, an American multinational company that specialises in internet connectivity and data centres, has launched its latest data center in Lagos called LG2.3. The facility signals increased investment by global investors to capture Lagos’ booming data center market—projected to reach 80 megawatts (MW) by 2027.
LG2.3 will equally support Nigeria’s growing digital transformation efforts, providing advanced colocation and secure interconnection solutions which will empower businesses across the region.
“Nigeria is a crucial market for Equinix,” Bruce Owen, President of EMEA at Equinix, said during a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly expanded site, which held in Lagos.
“Today’s opening is a clear demonstration of our continued commitment to invest and grow digital infrastructure that will benefit the many thousands of businesses in Nigeria and on the continent as a whole. “
Lagos is fast becoming Africa’s second-largest data center hub, trailing only Johannesburg, South Africa. Locations along the most populous city’s coast —Victoria Island, Lekki, and Eko Atlantic City house 10 of Nigeria’s 16 data centers. Cooling systems, which prevent overheating, power and network proximity to Nigeria’s eight submarine cables, make the Lagos coastline attractive to foreign investors. Equinix, in this case.
“Data centers continue to play a pivotal role in driving economic development in Nigeria, serving as critical infrastructure that supports digital transformation and economic growth. As governments and enterprises increasingly acknowledge their significance, global demand for data center capacity is poised to rise,” Wole Abu, Managing Director of Equinix West Africa, said.
Equinix is actively pursuing three major data center projects in Nigeria to meet this growing demand, with future expansion plans targeting Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and South Africa. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure across the African continent.
