Equinix has announced a new US $22 million data center, named LG3, in Lagos, Nigeria as part of its broader US $100 million digital infrastructure program in Africa. It will start operations in Q1 2026. The project is expected to increase Equinix’s interconnection, cloud access, and data sovereignty capabilities across one of Africa’s fastest growing technology hubs.
Project Overview
According to Equinix, LG3 data center will offer enterprise ready colocation and interconnection services. These are designed to improve network reliability, cloud performance, and support AI data processing. LG3 data center in Lagos, Nigeria will also anchor the company’s regional presence following the 2022 acquisition of MainOne and the 2025 launch of the LG2.3 expansion. The project announcement also pushes for Equinix’s scaling operations in West Africa. This comes at a time when demand for cloud connectivity, digital infrastructure, and related services is on a fast rise as evidenced by the data center construction projects springing up in Africa.
Factsheet for Equinix’s LG3 Data Center in Lagos, Nigeria
Developer/Operator: Equinix Inc.
Cost: US $22 million
Total Investment Program: More than US $100 million in Africa.
Start of Operations Date: Q1 2026
Status: Under development
Timeline Context
2022: Equinix acquires MainOne. Enters Nigerian market.
April 2025: Equinix launches LG2.3 expansion in Lagos. Aim is to strengthen interconnection capacity.
November 2025: New US $22 million LG3 Lagos data center announced. This is under a digital infrastructure investment of more than US$100 million in Africa.
Q1 2026: LG3 data center to be operational.
Outlook on Equinix’s LG3 Data Center in Lagos, Nigeria
LG3 data center by Equinix in Lagos continues to pillar Nigeria as one of the primary digital gateways for Africa. With the increasing enterprise digitization, and innovations in the fintech and AI sectors, LG3 is set to serve as intended – both technically and financially. Equinix’s $22 million data center investment also allows the company to leverage Nigeria’s rapidly expanding subsea cable and terrestrial fiber networks. These take a considerable share of the region’s foundation of its cloud and AI infrastructure growth.
Additionally, by linking Lagos to its global network that currently spans more than 260 data centers worldwide, Equinix will be able to support data exchange between African markets and major global digital corridors in Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
What to Expect
Equinix’s broader US $100 million investment program in Africa will also explore additional capacity upgrades in Lagos, potential expansions into Port Harcourt and Abuja, and other developments in the continent.
