{"id":82352,"date":"2025-11-10T13:16:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=82352"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:16:45","slug":"equinix-announces-plans-for-new-22-million-data-center-in-lagos-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/11\/10\/equinix-announces-plans-for-new-22-million-data-center-in-lagos-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Equinix Announces Plans for New $22 Million Data Center in Lagos, Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equinix.com\/\">Equinix<\/a><\/strong>, Inc.\u00a0(Nasdaq: EQIX) (<a href=\"https:\/\/r.news.africa-wire.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/7nVU1aA2ng1uQiT7onP7NEscJMgWbzv\/GgEOJasj_7fw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.Equinix.com<\/a>), the world&#8217;s digital infrastructure company\u2122, today announced its intention to open its latest high performance data center in Lagos, Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The $22 Million investment in LG3 marks the first phase of an ambitious investment plan of around $100 million aimed at transforming Africa\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLG3 marks a significant milestone in Equinix\u2019s long-term commitment to bridging Africa\u2019s digital divide,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>said Wole Abu, Managing Director for West Africa at Equinix<\/strong>. \u201cAs 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&#8217;re not just building data centers, we&#8217;re fostering growth, empowering innovation, and laying the groundwork for an interconnected African economy ready to lead on the global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olawale Owoeye Managing Director at Cedarview<\/strong>&nbsp;added &#8220;Equinix\u2019s 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 center in Lagos is key step in ensuring we remain at the forefront of businesses connecting Africa.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s digital transformation, recognised as the only African city in the Global Top 100 Startup Ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the opportunity for Equinix in Africa<strong>, Asl\u0131han G\u00fcre\u015fcier, Vice President, EMEA Growth &amp; Emerging Markets at Equinix said<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cAfrica\u2019s digital transformation is accelerating, driven by a young population, rising internet access, and increasing demand for secure data infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the opening of our newest data center in Lagos, Equinix is proud to invest in this dynamic region, supporting our customers\u2019 growth with world-class data centres that power everything from banking and education to emergency services and commerce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since entering the African market in 2022, Equinix has expanded its presence in key African markets including, Nigeria, Ghana, and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire. Last year the company also opened its first data center in Johannesburg South Africa, significantly strengthening Equinix\u2019s global presence on the continent, accelerating Africa\u2019s digital transformation by delivering sustainable, carrier neutral infrastructure that reliably connects it with the rest of the global economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s strategic position as an international hub for global subsea cable connections, linking Africa with Europe, Asia, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Equinix.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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, Inc.\u00a0(Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world&#8217;s digital infrastructure company\u2122, today announced its intention to open its latest high performance data center in Lagos, Nigeria. 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