INFRAGORA to Build AI-Ready Data Centres in Nigeria by 2027

INFRAGORA Global Capital plans to construct two AI-ready data centres in Nigeria by 2027, with an investment of up to $1 billion.

Project Details

The South African firm INFRAGORA Global Capital is set to begin construction of two AI-ready data centres in Nigeria by the second quarter of 2027. The project, estimated to cost between $650 million and $1 billion, is part of the company's AFRIDATA platform. According to Kiel Odiogo, INFRAGORA's senior managing director, the facilities are in the final stages of assessment and design, with financial closure expected before construction starts.

Investment and Funding

The data centres are among Nigeria's largest planned investments in computing infrastructure, reflecting a growing demand for AI, cloud services, and enterprise data processing. However, INFRAGORA has not disclosed specific funding details or investor identities, citing confidentiality obligations. The project has reportedly attracted commitments from regional and global institutional investors.

Power Supply Plans

INFRAGORA plans to develop a 160MW to 200MW independent power plant alongside the data centres, using a mix of gas and renewable energy supported by battery storage. The power plant is expected to supply the initial 80MW to 100MW capacity needed for the data centres, with excess electricity potentially sold to other infrastructure providers and the national grid. The company aims to ensure reliable and cost-effective electricity through long-term power purchase agreements.

Feasibility and Support

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is funding a feasibility study for the project, covering technical and financial assessments. The study includes evaluating the data centres' capacity to support AI workloads. USTDA's involvement is also intended to create opportunities for American technology companies in AI software, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions.

Sources

• techcabal.com: Nigeria to get two new AI-ready data centres in a $1 billion investment
• TechEconomy: INFRAGORA Plans $1bn AI-Ready Data Centres, Power Plant in Nigeria by 2027

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