INFRAGORA to build two AI-ready data centres in Nigeria for $650M–$1B

South Africa's INFRAGORA Global Capital plans to start construction of two AI-ready data centres in Nigeria in Q2 2027. The AFRIDATA project is estimated at $650 million to $1 billion, with a 160–200 MW gas-and-renewable power plant and battery storage built alongside.

• Project cost estimated at $650M–$1B, financial close expected before construction
• Initial data centre capacity of 80–100 MW at Tier III+/IV standards
• 160–200 MW gas and renewable power plant with battery storage
• AFRIDATA platform targets 300–550 MW across Africa at $3–5B