Digital Realty, a premier provider of data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, has launched its third data center in Lagos, which will not only shape the country’s digital future but also the social and economic fabric of its communities.
 
The new facility, tagged LKK2, significantly expands the company’s footprint in West Africa, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation and fueling local economic growth.

It will also help unlock Nigeria’s market potential and accelerate its progress toward its 2030 development goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals by providing enterprises with the capacity to grow and connect.
 
Speaking to Journalists on the sidelines of the launch in Lagos, Managing Director of Digital Realty in Nigeria, Ikechukwu Nnamani, noted that the new data center is a critical component of Digital Realty’s strategic investment in Nigeria.

“LKK2 is a significant milestone in our journey to support digital transformation in Africa. Our continued investment in Nigeria and the broader African region reinforces our commitment to enabling seamless global interconnectivity and providing a future-ready infrastructure platform for local and global enterprises,” he said.

According to him, the facility provides the essential infrastructure needed to support the nation’s burgeoning digital economy as it adds nearly 2 megawatts (MW) of IT capacity across almost 23,000 square feet (2,160 square meters) of data hall space, meeting the growing demand for scalable, high-performance infrastructure from both local enterprises and multinational corporations.

LKK2 is strategically located in Lekki, a rapidly developing coastal area, and is seamlessly integrated with the company’s existing LKK1 facility, which serves as the landing station for the 2Africa subsea cable. This powerful combination gives Nigerian businesses direct access to the 2Africa cable’s extensive network of over 46 landing points across 33 countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The integration of LKK2 with the 2Africa cable landing station at LKK1 offers businesses low-latency connectivity, enhancing application performance and providing reliable access to global cloud and network services. This setup creates a robust digital ecosystem that supports innovation and positions Nigeria as a key player in the global digital landscape.