Country
Nigeria
AI data center dossier
Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria)
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria/datacenters/equinix-lg3-lagos-nigeria.html
Operator
Equinix
Energy
Grid + On-site Generation
Known capacity
1 MW
Evidence profile
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100%
Sources attachedVerified
1 citation linked
CoordinatesPublished
6.455, 3.384
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
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Record Notes
Equinix is expanding its African footprint with the construction of LG3, its first purpose-built International Business Exchange™ (IBX) data center in Lagos, Nigeria. Representing a $22 million initial investment, the facility is scheduled to open in Q1 2026 with an initial capacity of 1 megawatt (MW). LG3 is part of Equinix's broader $100 million regional expansion strategy, aimed at providing high-performance colocation and interconnection services to support Nigeria's growing digital economy and the localized deployment of AI and cloud services.
Analyst Flags
- This entry relies on a thin source base and should be treated as an early public signal.
Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2026
Nearby Facilities
Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.
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Intelligence Reports
Structured analysis covering this facility's operator and market context.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria)?
- Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria) has 1 MW of known IT capacity, located in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. It ranks #334 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria)?
- Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria) is currently planned. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2026.
- Who operates Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria)?
- Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria) is operated by Equinix. Structured intelligence reports are available for Equinix Operator Report and Nigeria Country Report.
- What energy source does Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria) use?
- Equinix LG3 Lagos (Nigeria) is powered by grid + on-site generation energy and is focused on colocation and interconnection workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.