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Equinix Unveils LG3: A New $22 Million High-Performance Data Center in Lagos
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s leading digital infrastructure company™, has announced plans to open a new $22 million state-of-the-art data center, LG3, in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Scheduled for launch in Q1 2026, LG3 will be the first Equinix facility newly built in West Africa and marks the beginning of a wider $100 million investment strategy to expand digital infrastructure across Africa over the next two years.
The new Lagos site will strengthen global connectivity into West Africa, leveraging Equinix Fabric to enable seamless, secure interconnection between enterprises, cloud providers, and global digital ecosystems.
Accelerating Digital Connectivity and Cloud Adoption in Nigeria
The introduction of LG3 brings Equinix Fabric to Lagos, enabling businesses to securely connect physical and virtual infrastructure to partners and cloud service providers across more than 270 Equinix data centers worldwide.
“LG3 marks a significant milestone in Equinix’s long-term commitment to bridging Africa’s digital divide,”
— Wole Abu, Managing Director for West Africa, Equinix
Abu highlighted that Lagos is emerging as a nexus of technology, innovation, and global connectivity, adding that LG3 will accelerate access to cloud, AI, and digital services while supporting the continent’s fast-growing startup ecosystem.
Industry Leaders Welcome the Expansion
Cedarview Managing Director Olawale Owoeye described LG3 as a critical boost to enterprise-grade digital infrastructure in Nigeria.
“The unparalleled reliability and access to a global ecosystem empower us to deliver high-performance solutions. LG3 is a key step in connecting African businesses to the world,”
— Owoeye
Lagos: Africa’s Fastest-Growing Digital Innovation Hub
Nigeria, the second-largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, is home to a dynamic, tech-driven population. Lagos remains the only African city ranked among the Global Top 100 Startup Ecosystems, underscoring its position as a major digital transformation hub.
Aslıhan Güreşcier, Vice President for EMEA Growth & Emerging Markets at Equinix, said the expansion aligns with Africa’s accelerating digital shift driven by its youthful demographics, rising internet access, and increasing demand for secure, scalable infrastructure.
“Equinix is proud to invest in this dynamic region, supporting growth in sectors from banking and education to emergency services and commerce,”
— Güreşcier
Equinix Expands African Footprint Across Key Markets
Since entering the African market in 2022, Equinix has expanded into Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and opened its first data center in Johannesburg, South Africa. These investments strengthen the company’s global presence while supporting Africa’s digital transformation through carrier-neutral, sustainable infrastructure.
The LG3 facility will also leverage Nigeria’s strategic location as a subsea cable hub linking Africa with Europe and Asia, further deepening global interconnectivity.
Sustainability at the Core of Equinix Operations
Equinix reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable investments, noting that all facilities — including LG3 — are designed to reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency, and support long-term responsible growth.
