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COMPETITION Airtel is redefining the data experience in Nigeria and is reaping the rewards – including a 92 percent increase in its internet customer base.

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ur pages are littered with investment opportunities. Whether it is opportunities in Kenya’s insurance market or new mines in Namibia, we’ve pretty much covered it all within the pages of Africa Outlook over the past six months.

Investors are definitely excited by what Africa has to offer.

And they are particularly excited about opportunities that exist within the telecoms sector. To quote the uK’s BT, “it’s good to talk”.

Nigeria is one market causing quite the stir and according to u.S.-based research firm Pyramid Research, the rate of growth in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry and a large population are parameters that will continue to make the country one of the most attractive markets to investors in Africa and the Middle East.

Pyramid Research is a company that provides international market analysis and consulting services to the communications industry and its study took a five-year look at the country’s telecommunications sector returns, saying that demand profile in the country, both for voice and data services, is high and by far, the largest in Africa.

It also identified the sound regulatory regime put in place by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator, as a key factor bringing about and sustaining the growth potential.

One of the country’s leading mobile telecommunication services providers is Airtel, a firm that has seen its fortunes transformed and is now close to becoming Nigeria’s second-biggest mobile phone company.

Nigeria accounts for 35 percent of Airtel’s sales in Africa.

Its market share in the country is now at 20.2 percent.

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What’s that down to? Airtel is committed to “driving positive change” in the nation’s telecoms industry by ensuring a “steady stream of innovative product offerings to the market”, says Managing Director & CEO of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya.

“We have redefined the data experience in Nigeria,” he says.

Airtel was recently rated the fastest growing Internet/data operator in Nigeria based on a recent study carried out by industry regulator, the NCC. According to the report, covering the period of June 2012 to March 2013, Airtel recorded a 92 percent increase in its internet customer base while another major operator grew only by 41 percent.

Without a doubt this report confirms our leadership position in providing reliable and fast 3.75G network coverage to telecoms consumers across the country”

“Without a doubt this report confirms our leadership position in providing reliable and fast 3.75G network coverage to telecoms consumers across the country, especially as we have the widest data/ internet footprint in the country,” says Ogunsanya. “I must say it is a great feeling that telecoms consumers in Nigeria are beginning to realise that Airtel has the widest and most reliable 3.75G network in the country. I want to specially thank all our customers for the confidence they have reposed on us. As a network, we always feel a sense of constructive discontent; and this will, without a doubt, deepen our resolve and commitment as we continue to provide excellent network and service experience to all our customers.”

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SERVICES PROVIDED: • TOWERS • MICROWAVE BACKHAUL SOLUTIONS • POWER SOLUTIONS • LOW COST RURAL SITE SOLUTIONS • DATA OFFLOADING

OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: • BASE STATION ANTENNAS • CABLES AND RF • COOLING SYSTEMS • BUILDING SOLUTIONS • VALUE ADDED SERVICES • SERVICES

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“We are passionate about providing the most amazing hitch-free Internet experience to telecoms consumers across the country.”

In the last 12 months Airtel has introduced revolutionary High Definition voice services and a Google cache solution.

It has repeatedly been voted the best telecoms brand in the country and at the prestigious eight edition of the Nigerian Telecoms Awards beat other Telcos to emerge the Industry’s Most Innovative Telecom Company of the Year, Telecom Brand of the Year and Customer Friendly Operator of the Year.

Leadership newspaper also named it Best Telecom Company of the Year 2012.

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We are passionate about providing the most amazing hitch-free Internet experience to telecoms consumers across the country”

Airtel is determined to make the best services easy and affordable to the majority of Nigerians and make the most of existing and future “opportunities”.

“There are opportunities in the Nigerian market,” says Ogunsanya. “We have a strong youth population. The uptake of trendy gadgets is on the rise and there is a huge demand for data just as there is demand for voice. Certainly, high penetration of smartphones is defining the mobile telephony landscape. The transition from voice to data keeps gaining traction and this is changing the game. You must also single out the extreme and huge demand for mobile broadband. The youths are early adopters with a large appetite for mobile broadband.”

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Background Founded in 2003 by Nigerian telecoms entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, Channel IT forms part of the Channel Group, a diverse pan-African company operating in the fields of Telecom and related Infrastructure, Distribution and Power Solutions, and increasingly active in the provision of Value Added Services (VAS) for the mobile industry.

Low Cost Rural Site Solutions- Solutions which Unlock revenues from new subscriber bases, on the edge, or outside the coverage of Operators, at remarkably low investments, and rapid returns

Channel IT is Africa’s largest independent distributor of Mobile Network Services, and is a trusted partner of Mobile Network Operators, boasting a portfolio of both integrated and stand-alone services and products specifically tailored to the region, falling under two broad categories:-

Our Vision Through collaboration with specialised partners, enabling access to leading global technologies, Channel IT aims to provide an integrated service which supports mobile operators in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

1. Value Added Services (VAS) Airtime Credit service- Offering a convenient recharge facility to subscribers and enabling Operators to retain and support customers Electronic Airtime and Mobile Money PlatformA transaction platform which enables the sales of Electronic Airtime and Mobile Money transactions over POS terminals, mobile phones, ATMs and websites, 2. Mobile Network Infrastructure Tower Supply- Supply, installations and Maintenance of Angular, Hybrid, Rapid Deployment, Guyed Towers Base Station Antennas- Supply and Installation of Top of the Range 2G, 3G, and LTE Antennas providing high quality reception Cables and RF- Installation of Lightweight cost saving aluminium Feeder Cable, Connectors and RF Sub-Systems, enabling Operators to optimise existing infrastructure and ensure faster deployment of network upgrades.

SERVICES PROVIDED: • TOWERS

• MICROWAVE BACKHAUL SOLUTIONS • POWER SOLUTIONS

SIM and Bio Registration (KYC)- Supply of locally appropriate technology enabling an accurate registration process for SIM and Mobile banking • LOW COST RURAL SITE SOLUTIONS • DATA OFFLOADING

A Word from the CEO I founded the company on two principles ‘innovation and delivering value’. Put simply, we have targeted areas where there have been key needs. We encourage our teams to collaborate with partners, combine this with product research, and then bring the idea through from germination through the process of development, and guarantee timely implementation. CIT builds a relationship built on trust with vendors, supplier and operators – and strengthening this through on time delivery of products and solutions.

Channel IT is currently investing significantly in the introduction of Value Added Services (VAS) across networks in operational areas, and I envisage that products and services will only form approximately 30% of our revenue in the future, as VAS becomes a core part of our business.

Tel +234 (0) 14 616 716 www.channelit.com

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FIRST CLASS GROUP LIMITED From our humble beginnings in 2002, FCGL commenced operations within the telecoms industry with the sales, installation and maintenance of specialized high precision cooling units Today, we have evolved into a formidable enterprise with footprints in virtually all major telecoms operators and some other reputable institutions both in Nigeria and on the West coast of Africa, where we provide high quality installation and support service solutions to critical data and switch center infrastructure

The company recently completed is Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial operations in Lagos and taken a huge step forward in launching a service that will support faster data speeds on mobile networks.

“At Airtel, we pride ourselves as leaders and we are passionate about continuously creating the next innovation to empower telecoms consumers and enrich the lives of our customers across the country,” says Ogunsanya. “Lagos is the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria and with the successful completion of the first 4G LTE trial we are ready for test in the other major cities across the country including the country’s capital, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

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These activities include but are not limited to site acquisitions, Turnkey deployment of (prefabs & permanent) data centers, Installation & maintenance support for high precision cooling units, DC power solutions such as inverters and ups’s, power filtration equipment such as AVR’s, fire suppression systems such as (FM200) etc. In addition, FCGL provides data center monitoring and facility management in several Data Centers throughout Nigeria and beyond

We have a strong youth population. The uptake of trendy gadgets is on the rise and there is a huge demand for data just as there is demand for voice”

With over 160 dedicated staff with diverse expertise and ethnicity spread across 15 states in Nigeria and led by a very responsive and customer-centric management, FGCL is capable of responding very promptly to client’s requests and is recognized widely for its cooling, power, fire suppression and DC facility management capabilities which it can provide at very short notice To deliver prompt and efficient services to it’s clients, FCGL partners either commercially or technically with strategic principals such as Emerson Network Power (SA) (PTY) Limited, LG, DAIKIN etc.

FCGL has in recent times worked either as main or subcontractor with some of the following clients namely, Airtel, MTN, Glo, MainOne, GT Bank, Emerson, Ericsson, Lagos State Government and some Federal Parastatals etc.

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- 10.6 Mbps. Measurement under non ideal condition was done using www.Speedtest.net. This shows our commitment to strengthening our position as a true pioneer of innovation in the Nigerian telecommunications domain in line with our overall corporate vision of becoming the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians. At Airtel, we pride ourselves as leaders and we are passionate about continuously creating the next innovation to empower telecoms consumers and enrich the lives of our customers across the country. At present, we are taking the Lagos success story to other parts of the country so that Nigerians will benefit from this innovation when finally unveiled.”

Airtel’s burning passion is to create a new culture of services in the telecoms industry and become the “most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians” – its brand promise.

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We pride ourselves as leaders and we are passionate about continuously creating the next innovation to empower telecoms consumers and enrich the lives of our customers”

VIRGO SERVICES NIGERIA

Designing, installing and servicing electrical and mechanical equipment

• Fuelling Services • Preventive Maintenance • Air-Conditioning • Lightening • Janitorial • PHCN • Power Utilities • Shelter Maintenance • Emergency Response

For more information pleace contact Adeoye Omololu on 07085340660 or visit www.virgoengineeringservices.com Plots 2,3,6&8 Chief Adeoye Adis Layout, adegbayi Area, old Ife Rd, beside Buso Rock Hotel, Ibadan

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viat Networks, head office at 5200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, is

the wireless expert in advanced IP network migration. Aviat Networks is in the business of manufacturing telecommunication equipment for Mobile Operators, Oil & Gas Companies, Network Service Providers and Public Safety establishments. We are building the foundation for the 4G/LTE broadband future.

Our Solution Aviat delivers complete wireless solutions to evolve communications networks globally. Our products and services extend from the core to the edge of private and enterprise

experts to its shops to provide customers with data and device solutions to boost their product knowledge and enhance their experience.

“This is to provide customers with data and device solutions to boost their product knowledge and enhance their experience on our products and services,” says Ogunsanya. “The ‘Airtel Techies’, a team of tech-savvy young men and women are always on hand to attend to customer queries and concerns at our Continued

networks. Our LTE proven Microwave backhaul solutions provide the most comprehensive IP transport features Commissioning of Airtel’s Adopted School, St. John’s Primary School

of any other wireless backhaul solution in its class.

Our key products IP Mobile Backhaul solutions to

Mr Femi Oyewole, Regional Director of Airtel presents gift to First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan

enable mobile operators transform their backhaul networks to meet the explosive growth in new HSPA/4G/ LTE-based mobile broadband data services. Our innovative and marketleading Eclipse™ and WTM® microwave transport solutions provide a smooth migration path from existing TDMbased backhaul infrastructure to all-Ethernet/IP. Our solutions combine scalable capacity architecture to support future traffic growth while delivering fiber-like performance under the toughest conditions.

Tel +234 1 270 1923-4 Fax +270 1 270 1888 Email info.nigeria@aviatnet.com

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Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) is a leading global provider of microwave networking solutions transforming communications networks to handle the exploding growth of IP-centric, multi-Gigabit data services.

With more than 750,000 systems installed around the world, Aviat Networks provides LTE-proven microwave networking solutions to mobile operators, including some of the largest and most advanced 4G/LTE networks in the world. Public safety, utility, government and defense organizations also trust Aviat Networks' solutions for their mission-critical applications where reliability is paramount. In conjunction with its networking solutions, Aviat Networks provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to effectively and seamlessly migrate to next generation Carrier Ethernet/IP networks.

For more than 50 years, customers have relied on Aviat Networks' high performance and scalable solutions to help them maximize their investments and solve their most challenging network problems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Aviat Networks operates in more than 100 countries around the world.

• All IP Packet Microwave • Hybrid Microwave • Trunking Microwave • Packet Network Synchronization • Network Management Nigeria Head Office Plot 274 Ajose Adeogun Street Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Tel: +234 1 270 1923-4 Fax: +270 1 270 1888 Email: info.nigeria@aviatnet.com www.aviatnetworks.com

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HELIOS TOWERS HTN was established in 2002 by Helios Investment Partners (HIP), a uK-based private equity fund and is Nigeria’s pioneer independent telecommunications co-location service provider, commencing operations in 2005. By December, 2009 the Company portfolio has grown to over 1500+ sites up from 100 as of 31st Dec. 2007.

HTN is the only true co-location company in Nigeria offering Infrastructure sharing, Managed Services and Backhaul.

HTN’s customer base includes all Wireless Operators MTN, Zain, Etisalat, Glo, Smile,Spectranet ,IPNX, Swift Networks, Vodacom, Visafone, etc.

Value Proposition Speed to market- less than 10 days guaranteed Opex reduction of up to 30% guaranteed Zero tower site Capex investment by 70% Best Industry uptime of 99.99% guaranteed which exceeds the 70% industry average.

Benefits Helps customers focus on core business of selling airtime Cost effective site roll-out and management Segun Ogunsanya, CEO, Airtel Nigeria

Improved network quality of Service (qoS).

24/7 site monitoring through Lagosbased Network Operations Centre (NOC)

showrooms and contact centres.

The introduction of Airtel Techie further confirms our customercentricity and innovativeness.

It emphasised that the drive to consistently delight customers with best in-class service delivery remains Airtel’s priority as the company exists primarily to meet the expectations of its numerous customers.”

“As telecom consumers, especially the youth, increasingly embrace Airtel’s robust 3.75g network that

covers the 36 states of the federation and Abuja, there is a corresponding increase in the use of data-enabled and high-end phones. Naturally, enquiries on data and devices as well as other concerns are on the increase. That informed our decision to provide round-the-clock solutions to customers in this regard.”

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Well programmed Procedures for site issues escalation and response Environmental cooling, site and shelter security Zero regulatory and security concerns.

Our passive Infrastructure will reduce Capex requirements of the users and will enhance their financial flexibility and cost efficiency due to reduced set-up and operating costs Tel +234-1-4616349 Email info@heliostowers.com

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Providing site solutions as the heart of wireless operators By providing wireless operators with FULLY-MANAGED tower sites on a leased basis, we deliver the highest levels of QOS and the vast coverage that our customers need to grow ROBUST and EFFICIENT networks.

At Helios Towers, we focus all our activities towards meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers by providing the highest quality service possible in an environmentally friendly manner. We do this through continuous strategic and technological innovation.

Address: 9, Alfred Rewane Street(Old Kingsway Road) Ikoyi,Lagos OďŹƒce Tel: +234-1-4616349 Email: info@ heliostowers.com Website: www.heliostowers.com

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our stakeholders and creating positive impact”, he adds.

“Our corporate vision is to become the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians. We are clear in our key objectives as we want to be the preferred by more customers, targeted by top talent and benchmarked by more businesses.”

“As a business, our core values include: Empowering people, Being flexible, Making it happen. Being open and humble and creating positive impact. At Airtel, we are connected as a team and we are committed to our corporate vision of becoming the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians.”

Airtel invests heavily in CSR and its concept of social responsibility is not limited to a concern with welfare schemes, charity work, or the occasional support for Health, Education, Security/Emergency, Sports, and the Arts. The company perceives and positions itself as an “integral part of society”, which must

SWAP

As part of our social investment in Nigeria we have initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to build and maintain schools, where rural children across the country will be provided free education, free books, and free school uniforms”

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stablished in 2001 in Lagos, Swap is a leading independent owner and operator of

towers for wireless communications companies in Nigeria, with operating subsidiaries in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana.

Its primary business is leasing space on its multi-tenant tower sites to all major wireless operators in Nigeria pursuant to long term lease agreements. In addition, Swap offers site build as well as managed services to wireless operators in Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. In Nigeria, Swap currently owns and manages approx 700 tower sites across Nigeria and executed one of the largest tower transactions in Nigeria to date, with the acquisition in Dec 2010 of over 400 towers from Starcomms PLC and over 100 towers from zoom in 2009. Swap has over 1,174 tenants

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as at 31 July 2013. For the fiscal period ending June 2012, Swap recorded revenue of USD($) 40 million.

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Headed by its founder, Mr. Olatunde Titilayo, Swap, with approx. 120 employees in Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, is led by a highly experienced management team with diverse backgrounds in tower management, operations and deployment, telecommunications services and engineering.

Tel +234 1 730 6995 / +234 1 844 9415 / +234 812 221 6081 / +234 803 203 1015 Email info@swap-ng.com / sales@swap-ng.com

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SWAP

“we share our space...your concerns...”

Setting International standard in Telecommunication infrastructure sharing across AFRICA.

We are a leading infrastructure sharing provider in Nigeria with “Best in class” SLA of 99.9% uptime. We guarantee quick time-to- market, which in turn translates to increased revenue and profitability for our customers.

Our state of the art Network operating centre provide the best customer centric services across Nigeria.

SWAP Technologies & Telecomms Plc Plot 1 | Block 128B New Creation Street | Off Remi Olowude Way Lekki Phase 1 | P.O. Box 72990 | Lagos Telephone: +234 1 730 6995 | +234 1 844 9415 | +234 812 221 6081 | +234 803 203 1015 General Equiries: info@swap-ng.com | Sales & Marketing: sales@swap-ng.com

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ADOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ADOLD is an indigenous engineering company that has emerged as one of the leading construction companies with participation in the Telecommunication sector for Turnkey base station projects Solution provider in the most prudent way quality is our watch word as we strive to maintain the highest quality in the industry

Airtel is committed to social investment

We use our capabilities to provide innovative and individualistic solutions for our clients ADOLD provide services to the Oil and Gas sector through manufacture and sale of surface gathering equipment systems and design of platforms

be socially responsible at all times in all its dealings, maintaining high ethical standards and compliance with the rules and regulations in its methods and practices of doing business.

“We are currently partnering with the government in the provision of education for less privileged children,” says Ogunsanya. “As part of our social investment in Nigeria we have initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to build and maintain schools, where rural children across the country will be provided free education, free books, and free school uniforms, etc. In May, 2011, we commissioned our first Adopted School, Oremeji Primary School 2 in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ajegunle, Lagos State.”

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We offer full range of services in engineering and management related to the construction industry Tel +234 1 761 1256 Email adold@adoldengineering.com

Airtel will always support initiatives that will unleash the talent and innate abilities of the Nigerian youths and open doors of economic abundance for all”

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ahindra group, a uS$ 16.2 billion company is present in the Nigerian power generation segment through its brand Powerol along with its Nigerian partner, SCOA Nigeria Plc. Mahindra Powerol products from 7.5kVA to 200kVA are presently available in over 20 Countries across Africa, Middle East & Asia.

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uniforms, furniture, books and school bags for the children. All these were accomplished within a record time period of three months. This year, we have renovated and commissioned schools in Oke-Agbo, Ogun State and Ediba in Cross Rivers State. Our school in Amumara, Imo State, will be commissioned soon. It is our intention to also get into more communities as we plan to commission five more schools this financial year.”

“We are delighted to partner with the government and people of Nigeria in the quest to chart a new course for the development of education.

Without a doubt, quality education offers children the best opportunity in life to realise their dreams and become the leaders of tomorrow. A great environment is also critical to the development of a sound mind.

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Tel: +234-12955150 | Email: info@pilotscience.com | www.pilotscience.com

Leading provider of facilities, infrastructure and project management

Plot 908, Lateef Jakande Road, Omole, Ikeja, Lagos Telephone: (234)-1-8988281, 08023628086 Email: info@hatfieldconsult.com | www.hatfieldconsult.com

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importance of education and as part our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative that we have committed to the adoption of public primary schools across Nigeria.”

Airtel Nigeria recently pledged to help grow and develop Nigeria’s economy through sustained empowerment of SMEs. “We will always welcome every opportunity to continue its role as a catalyst; nurturing entrepreneurial dreams and aspirations of Nigerians and creating wealth across the country.

We are committed to the growth and development of the nation’s economy through a sustained empowerment of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),” says Ogunsanya.

“Airtel will always support initiatives that will unleash the talent and innate abilities of the Nigerian youths and open doors of economic abundance for all.”

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“We will continue to be innovative in our offerings and strategic in building capacities to ensure that both existing and potential customers enjoy the best telecoms service experience that human ingenuity could offer. The good news is that we have a culture of supporting SMEs and, thus far, we

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have thrown our weight behind several SME initiatives.”

The future is bright. Airtel is positioned as the operator of first choice for Nigerians, in a market that is shows so much potential.

As a country, Nigeria has a population of over 160 million people and the vast

Our corporate vision is to become the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians”

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ALLIANCE SYNERGY POWER AND ENGINEERING LIMITED MECHANICAL SERVICES: •Design and construction of water systems •Water distribution systems – Pipe laying and reservoir construction •Heating & Cooling System S Design and Installation •Erection of steel structures and stanchions

ELECTRICAL SERVICES: •Power Distribution Design and Construction •Lighting Design & Construction •Communications Design •Elect •Electrical Systems •Linkage and connection to national grid •Maintenance of estate and municipal power services •Erection and commissioning of transmission towers

MAJOR CLIENTS: •Airtel Networks Nigeria Ltd •TKM Maestro Ltd. (MTN) •Westcom Technologies and Energy Services Ltd •Bank PHB Plc (Keystone Bank) •Banksome Global Resources Ltd LAGOS OFFICE: Maria Lodge, 19, Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Lagos. Nigeria.

Tel: 08033236835 OR 08129023528 Email: info@aspelengineering.com www.aspelengineering.com

majority fall in the youth segment.

“Nigeria is a rich country of determined, energetic, and industrious,” says Ogunsanya. “The country is moving fast towards the direction of a connected society, a positive and interesting development.”

Most network providers are adopting a data-focused approach and with huge demand for data, it is definitely interesting times for broadband service providers.

To learn more visit www.airtel.com.

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Site Build / Civil Works TE Installation - BTS & MW Deployment, 3G, 2G, Upgrades etc Fibre Optics Laying, Commissioning & Maintenance Technical Site Survey / Site Audit for both active & passive elements Outsourcing - Manpower Resources & Equipment Hybrid Installation & Commissioning Project Management and Control Drive Test & Optimization Power Soloutions & Installation Site Management / Diesel Supply

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