The global data center market is experiencing rapid growth as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing increases. Industry experts project it will reach over $622 billion by 2030, growing at nearly 11% annually. Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) , the world’s largest digital infrastructure company, is at the centre  making big moves. In November 2025, it announced a $22 million data center in Lagos, Nigeria, due to open in early 2026 as part of a wider $100 million push to boost Africa's digital space. Ju ...