Nigeria is Africa’s largest telecoms market, where towercos own 79% of the country’s 29,250 towers. We take an in depth look at dynamics in the country, looking at opportunities for co- locations, build to suit and future transactions as well as challenges related to power, pricing and landlord relationships.
Who’s who: introducing Nigeria’s towercos
IHS
65% of IHS’s towers are in Nigeria – the country currently dominates their portfolio, and they currently dominate Nigeria, owning 54% of the country’s towers and building the lion’s share of new sites.