Meet the people driving top 10 largest ISPs in Nigeria 

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Beneath every bank transfer, remote job, and online stream lies a quiet but critical layer of infrastructure that keeps the country online, an often overlooked foundation where the real power of Nigeria’s digital economy resides.

Over time, Nigeria has shifted from a voice-driven telecommunications market to a data-first economy.

From the era of cybercafés in the early 2000s, the country has evolved into one defined by fiber optics, expanding 4G coverage, and the early foundations of 5G.

According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria’s internet subscriber base reached 148.2 million as of December 2025, translating to a 68.3% penetration rate.

This growth has reshaped how millions of Nigerians work, learn, transact, and consume content, with broadband now serving as a critical utility across homes, businesses, and institutions.

While mobile network operators like MTN and Airtel continue to dominate the market, accounting for roughly 86% of total internet subscriptions, Nigeria’s internet service space includes 313,713 active subscribers spread across 133 licensed providers, supported by a combined 2,568 Points of Presence (PoPs) nationwide.

They provide fixed broadband, enterprise connectivity, and last-mile solutions that power homes, offices, financial institutions, and government systems.

This article highlights the architects of Nigeria’s connectivity, the decision-makers expanding access to keep Nigerians connected.

The ranking of the largest ISPs is based on the number of active customers they serve as of Q2 2025, as published by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Here are the top 10 CEOs of Nigeria’s Internet Service Providers by active subscribers.

Olufemi Adeyeye – MD/CEO, Luli Fibra Cables Solution Limited 

• 3,774 active subscribers 

Olufemi Adeyeye is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Luli Fibra Cables Solution Limited.

He is a telecommunications executive with experience spanning strategic management, fibre network expansion, and business development across multiple markets.

Adeyeye also leads fibre and internet service businesses outside Nigeria, including operations in Brazil and Canada, reflecting a broader international footprint in broadband deployment and digital services.

He holds a PhD in Strategic Management, underscoring his expertise in corporate strategy and organisational leadership within competitive telecommunications markets.

According to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission, the company operates 39 network locations through which it delivers services and serves 3,774 active wired subscribers.

Joe Onwubuya – CEO, Cyberspace Network Limited 

• 4,046 active subscribers 

Joe Onwubuya is the Chief Executive Officer of Cyberspace Network Limited, one of Nigeria’s early internet service providers with a long-standing presence in the broadband market.

The company was founded in 1995 by Jim Ovia as part of the Cyberspace Group and began by providing digital dial-up services before evolving into a provider of connectivity, cybersecurity, enterprise networking, and cloud solutions.

Onwubuya has led the company since 1996, bringing nearly three decades of experience in ICT strategy, network deployment, and enterprise connectivity.

Onwubuya holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Lagos. He has also completed executive programmes at Lagos Business School and recently undertook professional education in Applied Data Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Before becoming Managing Director in 2019, he served in various leadership roles within the company, including Executive Director, contributing to its operational and strategic development over the years.

Cyberspace Network operates 131 network locations through which it delivers services and serves 4,046 active subscribers, comprising 4,013 wireless and 33 wired users.

Biodun Omoniyi – MD/CEO, VDT Communications Limited 

• 5,325 active subscribers 

Engr. Biodun Omoniyi is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of VDT Communications Limited, with over three decades of experience in the ICT and telecommunications sector.

Omoniyi has led VDT Communications since 2001, overseeing its growth in delivering connectivity solutions to businesses and institutions.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ilorin. He is also an alumnus of the Chief Executive Programme at Lagos Business School and has participated in several international executive training programmes.

Before founding VDT Communications, he served as Managing Director of Bitcom Systems Nigeria Limited, where he built experience in telecommunications infrastructure and enterprise services.

The company operates one network location through which it delivers services and serves 5,325 active subscribers, comprising 5,119 wireless and 206 wired users.

Ekeng Ewa Ekeng – MD/CEO, NGCOM Limited

• 7,264 active subscribers 

Ekeng Ewa Ekeng is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGCOM Limited.

He co-founded NGCOM in 2003 alongside Uyi Adoghe and has since led its growth as an independent internet service provider, offering fibre and fixed wireless solutions to residential and business customers.

The company has expanded its footprint across Lagos and other cities, providing services such as broadband internet, VoIP, IPTV, and cloud-based solutions.

Ekeng holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Port Harcourt. He also earned a Master’s in Telecommunications Management from Telecoms Academy, United Kingdom, and an MBA from Kingston University, London.

Before founding NGCOM, he worked at Shell Nigeria and later worked as a Project Manager at Fremok Services, handling projects for the Nigerian Ports Authority.

According to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission, the company operates 6 network locations and serves 7,264 active subscribers, comprising 6,803 wired and 461 wireless users

Henry Iseghohi – MD/CEO, Broadbased Communications Limited 

• 9,942 active subscribers 

Henry Iseghohi is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Broadbased Communications Limited (BBC), one of Nigeria’s key fibre infrastructure providers.

He has over three decades of executive experience across multiple industries, with a track record of building and scaling businesses. Under his leadership, Broadbased Communications has grown from an idea in 2010 into one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous metro fibre network operators.

The company has established a strong presence across major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Enugu, delivering connectivity to financial institutions, enterprises, and internet service providers.

Iseghohi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance and a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy. He also began his career in the United States, where he worked with Brandon, Smith & Jones CPAs, providing audit services for U.S. federal agencies and institutions.

Broadbased Communications operates 27 network locations through which it delivers services and currently serves 9,942 active wired subscribers.

Kendall Ananyi – Founder/CEO, Tizeti Network Limited 

• 13,996 active subscribers 

Kendall Ananyi is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tizeti Network Limited, a Nigerian internet service provider focused on delivering affordable broadband using wireless infrastructure.

He founded the company in 2012 and has since led its growth as a key player in Nigeria’s last-mile connectivity space, particularly through fixed wireless broadband services.

Ananyi holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Benin.

He brings over 18 years of experience in telecommunications and information technology, with previous roles at global firms including Microsoft, ExxonMobil, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Under his leadership, Tizeti has focused on leveraging wireless technology to deliver cost-effective internet services, particularly in underserved urban and peri-urban areas where fibre deployment remains limited.

The company has five network locations through which it delivers internet services and currently serves 13,996 active wireless users.

Ejovi Aror – Group Managing Director, ipNX Nigeria Limited 

• 15,636 active subscribers 

Ejovi Aror is the Group Managing Director of ipNX Nigeria Limited, providing strategic leadership for one of Nigeria’s long-standing broadband and ICT infrastructure providers.

The company operates a divisional structure with dedicated business units led by divisional CEOs, including Olusegun Okuneye (Business), Kene Eneh (Retail), Najite Ikutegbe (Managed Network Services), and Chris Oputteh (Infrastructure), reflecting its broad focus across enterprise, retail, and network services.

He has led the company since 2002, bringing decades of experience in telecommunications and network engineering. Aror began his career with the Telnet Group in 1988 and later became Managing Director of iTECO, a subsidiary of the group, in 1996.

He holds a first-class degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, a Master’s degree in Data Communications Engineering from Brunel University, and an MBA from Lagos Business School.

Aror has overseen the company’s expansion in fibre infrastructure and enterprise connectivity, positioning ipNX as a key player in Nigeria’s fixed broadband and corporate internet services segment.

ipNX operates an extensive network with 54 Points of Presence, serving 15,636 active subscribers, comprising 15,177 wired and 459 wireless users.

Lanre Ore, CEO FiberOne  

• 37,117 active subscribers 

Lanre Ore is the Chief Executive Officer of FiberOne Broadband, the second-largest internet service provider in Nigeria.

He has played a central role in positioning the company as a key player in Nigeria’s fixed broadband space, with a strong focus on fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure and last-mile connectivity. FiberOne has expanded across major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Ilorin, contributing to the country’s broadband infrastructure rollout.

Ore holds academic credentials from the Georgia State University – J. Mack Robinson College of Business. He also studied at the University of Ibadan.

He previously served as a Director at FiberOne and has also held roles at KKONTech, bringing a mix of technical and operational experience to the company’s growth strategy.

FiberOne, established in 2017, has built a growing footprint across key urban markets, delivering high-speed broadband services to residential and enterprise customers.

The company operates 21 Points of Presence and serves 37,117 active wired subscribers.

 Elon Musk – Founder, Starlink

• 66,523 active subscribers 

Elon Musk is the founder of Starlink, the satellite internet project developed under SpaceX. As a subsidiary of SpaceX, Starlink operates under Musk’s leadership as CEO.

He launched the Starlink project in 2015 to deliver high-speed internet globally using satellite technology, particularly targeting underserved and remote areas.

Starlink officially launched its satellite internet service in Nigeria in January 2023 and has rapidly emerged as a major player in the ISP space, driven by demand for high-speed internet.

Musk studied at Queen’s University before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned degrees in physics and economics. He later enrolled at Stanford University but left shortly after to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.

He is widely regarded as the world’s richest individual and is also known for leading companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. As of February 2026, his net worth surged to about $852 billion following a major corporate deal involving SpaceX and xAI, according to Forbes estimates.

The company operates 2 network locations in Nigeria and serves 66,523 active wireless subscribers.

Amrish Singhal – COO, Spectranet Limited 

99,520 active subscribers

Amrish Singhal is the Chief Operating Officer of Spectranet Limited, one of Nigeria’s earliest and most established fixed broadband providers. The company noted that he has also been serving as CEO for nearly two years.

He assumed the COO role in 2024 and has since led a significant transformation of the company’s operations. Within eight months, he delivered a turnaround from negative EBITDA to positive performance, while achieving cash flow positivity within 14 months.

Under his leadership, Spectranet improved EBITDA from -5% to +11% through cost restructuring and capital discipline, while also increasing revenue collections by 20% to strengthen cash flow. He has also restructured the organisation into regional profit and loss units, improving accountability and execution, and led strategic partnerships generating multi-million-dollar revenue opportunities.

Before joining Spectranet, Singhal served as Group Chief Executive Officer at TUMIL Holdings Limited in Myanmar, where he oversaw a multi-million-dollar portfolio and led telecom asset acquisitions and integration. He also held senior leadership roles at Ooredoo Myanmar and Telenor.

Last month, Spectranet and Legend Internet Plc announced plans to merge their operations, following approvals from both companies’ boards and shareholders. The deal is expected to be finalised in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval, and is projected to create one of Nigeria’s largest internet service providers with an estimated market capitalisation of about N80 billion.

The company secured a licence from the NCC in 2009 to expand broadband internet services across Nigeria. The company remains the largest ISP by active subscribers among its licensed operators, with a total of 99,520 customers. This includes 98,444 wireless subscribers and 1,076 wired subscribers, supported through 1 Point of Presence.