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Indorama Fertilizers operates a world-class, 1.4 million metric tonnes per annum urea manufacturing facility based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The plant has been developed to global environmental, social and construction standards. It plays a key role in supporting the agricultural sector in Nigeria by providing a reliable supply of fertilizers for local farmers, thereby enabling import substitution and supporting the diversification needs of the Nigerian economy. Indorama Fertilizers is also advantageously located to serve neighboring West African countries and key Western hemisphere markets, including North America, South America and Europe

Airtel Africa Plc is a telecommunications company that delivers mobile voice and data services, as well as mobile money solutions, across Nigeria, East Africa, and Francophone Africa. The company offers a variety of services including prepaid and postpaid wireless voice, international roaming, data communication, and fixed-line telephone services. In addition, Airtel Africa provides mobile money services that encompass payment systems, microloans, savings, and international money transfers. Established in 2018 and headquartered in London, Airtel Africa aims to make mobile communications affordable, thereby supporting economic and social development in the regions it serves. As of March 2020, the company catered to approximately 110.6 million customers, with the majority of its revenue generated from its operations in Nigeria. Airtel Africa is committed to extending its network to rural areas and engaging in community-focused education initiatives.

Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited provides broadband Internet access and communication services throughout Africa, specifically targeting markets in Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius, the company offers mobile broadband Internet, as well as voice and messaging services via its long-term evolution broadband network. Additionally, it supplies WiFi routers, MiFi routers for multiple users, and USB dongles for individual users. The company serves a diverse customer base, including small and medium-sized enterprises, households, and individual users, while also focusing on enhancing Internet penetration in regions with low connectivity. With a potential customer base exceeding 300 million, Smile Telecoms is positioned to expand access to reliable mobile connections, particularly as smartphone usage continues to grow in its operational areas.

IHS Towers is a prominent independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focusing primarily on emerging markets. The company manages over 40,000 towers across 11 countries, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. IHS Towers primarily serves mobile network operators, providing them with the essential infrastructure needed to deliver wireless voice and data services to their customers. With a significant portion of its revenue generated in Nigeria, the company has established itself as a leader in the telecommunications sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.