Nigeria

9mobile is a prominent telecommunications network that operates within Nigeria. The company was originally established in 2001 as EMTS Limited and later rebranded as 9mobile following a change in ownership. In 2018, Teleology Holdings, led by Adrian Wood, former CEO of MTN Nigeria, acquired a majority stake in the company. However, Teleology exited its stake in the company in 2019.

Previously owned and branded as Etisalat, in July 2017 the company launched its new brand identity – 9mobile, with an unveiling of the new name and logo.

Airtel Networks Limited, commonly known as Airtel Nigeria, is a prominent mobile network operator in the country. The company was established in 2001 as Econet Nigeria and was the first to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria. The company underwent several changes in ownership and branding, with Vodacom and Vee Networks taking over in 2004, followed by Celtel in 2006. In 2008, Zain Group acquired all Celtel International's shares, leading to a rebranding of Celtel Africa's operations to Zain. In 2010, Bharti Airtel, the parent company, concluded the acquisition of Zain Group's Africa...

Glo Mobile Nigeria is a subsidiary of Globacom Limited, a multinational telecommunications company based in Nigeria. The parent company was established on 29 August 2003 by Mike Adenuga. Glo Mobile Nigeria, as part of Globacom Limited, operates within the telecommunications sector providing a range of services including mobile internet and vehicle tracking solutions. The company has grown significantly since its inception, becoming a key player in Nigeria's telecommunications landscape. The ownership of Glo Mobile Nigeria lies with Mike Adenuga, the founder of the parent company, Globacom...

InterC Network is a telecommunications company operating in Nigeria, founded in 2016. It is owned by Transsion Holdings, a Chinese multinational corporation known for its significant role in consumer electronics and telecommunications. The company emerged from the transformation of Intercellular Nigeria Limited, which was a provider of fixed and mobile services using Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. InterC Network distinguishes itself by offering a wide array of services, including 4G LTE, broadband, and voice services, to both individual and corporate clients in Nigeria. The...

MTN Nigeria is a subsidiary of MTN Group Limited, a South African multinational corporation and mobile telecommunications provider. The Nigerian arm of the company was established as part of the group's expansion into Nigeria in 2001. MTN Group Limited was founded in 1994 as M-Cell with assistance from the South African government. The Nigerian subsidiary holds about 35% of the market share and contributes to one-third of the company's overall revenue. The controlling shareholder of the company reported in 2001 was Johnnic Holdings. In 2012, South African holding company Shanduka Group...

ntel is a telecommunications network operator that is based in Nigeria. The beginning of the ntel story can be traced to the acquisition of core telecom assets previously owned by Nigeria’s national fixed and mobile operators- NiTel/MTel- by NatCom Development & Investment Ltd. (NatCom) in a liquidation process supervised and approved by Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises and a court-appointed liquidator. This liquidation process was concluded in May, 2015 with the following NiTel/MTel core assets wholly transferred to NatCom:

The company was established in 2016 following the acquisition...

Smile Nigeria, a prominent telecommunications network provider, was established in 2007. The company was founded with the primary focus of delivering high-quality, reliable, and easy-to-use broadband services across Nigeria. Smile Nigeria is owned by a blend of Nigerian and international investors, with the Al Nahla Group, a Saudi Arabian company, holding a majority stake. The company has been at the forefront of introducing innovative telecommunications technologies in Nigeria, setting benchmarks in the industry.