Equinix Invests $22M in Lagos Data Center to Boost African Digital Infrastructure

Equinix Inc., a global leader in digital infrastructure, is expanding its operations with a $22 million investment in a new high-performance data center in Lagos, Nigeria. This investment is part of a larger $100 million plan to transform Africa's digital landscape over the next two years.

The new data center, scheduled to open in Q1 2026, will provide essential infrastructure to support local businesses, attract foreign investment, and enable connectivity on a global scale. The facility aims to bridge Africa's digital divide and empower innovation and economic growth in the region.

Key figures involved include Wole Abu and Olawale Owoey from Equinix and Cedarview, respectively.