OADC to Build $240M Hyperscale Data Centre in Lagos, Boosting Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a subsidiary of WIOCC, has announced a significant investment of $240 million to build a 24-megawatt hyperscale data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. This state-of-the-art facility, which will be constructed in two phases of 12MW each, is designed to meet Africa’s growing demand for scalable, high-capacity data centres. The first phase is expected to be completed within 18 months, reinforcing OADC’s commitment to providing open-access data centres for connectivity, cloud integration, and digital transformation.

The $240 million investment is being funded through a combination of equity and debt, with notable backing from institutions such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Proparco. Dr. Ayotunde Coker, CEO of OADC, highlighted that the project will be a game-changer for Nigeria’s digital economy, positioning the Lagos facility as one of the largest and most advanced data centres in West Africa. It is expected to set new standards for scalability, resilience, and efficiency, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and cloud services.

This data centre will be part of a larger four-hectare digital infrastructure campus aimed at future expansion. The project will support growing cloud services, AI workloads, and enterprise digital transformation, with global and local hyperscale clients benefiting from low-latency access to platforms like Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud. OADC has also implemented a multi-faceted energy strategy to ensure reliable and sustainable power, combining traditional and renewable sources to meet the facility’s energy needs.

OADC’s expansion is part of a broader strategy that includes deploying both core and edge data centres across Africa. Lagos is rapidly emerging as a key hub for data centre development, attracting major global players. With its sustainability-focused approach, OADC is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s data centre revolution, helping to drive innovation and economic growth while ensuring the continent’s growing digital infrastructure can meet the demands of the future.

source: the sun