Lagos is set to benefit from a $240 million investment as Open Access Data Centres, a subsidiary of WIOCC Group, moves to expand its data centre in Lekki. The project aims to upgrade the facility to a 24-megawatt capacity by 2027, serving as the landing station for Google’s Equiano subsea cable in Nigeria.
Currently operating at 1.5MW, the Lagos data centre became operational two months ago. OADC has outlined a two-phase expansion plan, with the first 12MW expected to be completed within 18 months. The investment forms part of a broader $500 million initiative announced in 2021 to enhance data infrastructure across Africa.
Speaking in Lagos, OADC’s Chief Executive Officer, Ayotunde Coker, emphasized the company’s commitment to deepening its investments in Nigeria and across the continent.