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Nigeria
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies. Note: Company descriptions were generated with ChatGPT. Copyright infringement is not intended. Please contact us to obtain a copy of the raw data and references ChatGPT used to generate the company descriptions.
Oil and Gas
Seplat Energy Plc
Seplat Energy is one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous oil and gas companies, primarily focused on upstream exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. It is listed on both the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges and has major assets in the Niger Delta region. Seplat has grown its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including the acquisition of ExxonMobil’s onshore Nigerian assets, reinforcing its position as a major domestic producer.
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Oando Plc
Oando Plc is a major Nigerian multinational energy company with operations across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company engages in exploration, production, gas trading, and refining, and has expanded its upstream footprint through acquisitions such as the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC). Oando also has a significant presence in fuel distribution across West Africa.
Agriculture
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) is one of Nigeria’s largest and most established agro allied and food businesses. The company operates across the agricultural value chain — from crop cultivation and livestock feed to processing and distribution of grains, oils, flours, and other food products under well known brands like Golden Penny. FMN also owns extensive farming operations and processing facilities that support food security and local agribusiness growth.
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ThriveAgric
ThriveAgric is a fast growing agritech and agricultural services company focused on empowering smallholder farmers in Nigeria and across Africa. Through technology, access to financing, quality farm inputs, and market access, ThriveAgric helps farmers improve productivity and profitability. It uses a digital platform to link farmers with finance, agricultural best practices, and buyers, contributing to improved food security.
Manufacturing
Dangote Industries Limited
Dangote Industries Limited is Nigeria’s largest industrial conglomerate and one of the most influential manufacturing groups in Africa. Founded by Aliko Dangote, the company operates across cement, sugar, salt, pasta, fertilizer, packaging, and petrochemicals, and has major production facilities within Nigeria and across the continent. Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the group, is the largest cement producer in Sub Saharan Africa. The company plays a pivotal role in infrastructure supply chains and industrial growth in Nigeria.
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Nigerian Breweries Plc
Nigerian Breweries Plc is the largest brewing and beverage manufacturer in Nigeria, established in 1946. The company produces a diverse portfolio of beers, malt drinks, and beverages including Star Lager, Gulder, Maltina, Amstel Malta, and Fayrouz, and distributes them widely throughout Nigeria and West Africa. It’s a major listed company on the Nigerian Exchange and a longstanding leader in beverage manufacturing.
Telecommunications
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc
MTN Nigeria is the largest mobile network operator in Nigeria, with the highest number of subscribers and broadest network coverage in the country. It provides voice, data, and broadband services, including 4G and growing 5G capabilities, as well as digital solutions for consumers and businesses. MTN is part of the larger MTN Group, a pan African telecommunications leader.
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Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited)
Airtel Nigeria is one of the leading mobile network operators in the Nigerian market, offering mobile telephony, broadband, and internet services to millions of customers. It is part of Airtel Africa, which operates in multiple African countries, and competes closely with MTN in both voice and data services.
Banking
Access Bank Plc
https://www.accessbankplc.com/
Access Bank is one of Nigeria’s largest commercial banks by assets and customer base. It offers a wide range of financial services including personal and corporate banking, loans, cards, and wealth solutions. Following its merger with Diamond Bank, Access Bank reinforced its position domestically and regionally, with operations across several African countries and global financial hubs.
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc
UBA Plc is a major pan African financial institution headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It provides banking and financial services to personal, business, and corporate clients across Africa, Europe, the United States, and Asia. Known for its strong digital banking platforms and broad network, UBA serves millions of customers and supports trade finance, retail, and commercial banking across multiple markets.
Services
GIG Logistics (GIGL)
GIG Logistics is one of Nigeria’s leading logistics and delivery services companies, offering domestic and international shipping, parcel delivery, warehousing, and e commerce support. Known for the GIGGo delivery app, it provides real time tracking and business logistics solutions that serve individuals and enterprises across Nigeria and the wider West African region.
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Red Star Express Plc
Red Star Express is a prominent logistics and courier company in Nigeria that provides local and international delivery services, freight forwarding, warehousing, haulage, and e commerce fulfillment. It is a licensed partner of FedEx in Nigeria and has built a broad network to support business and individual shipment needs.
Universities
University of Ibadan (UI)
The University of Ibadan is Nigeria’s oldest and one of its most prestigious universities, established in 1948. It consistently ranks as the top university in Nigeria in global rankings and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the sciences, humanities, and professional disciplines. UI is known for strong research output and contributions to scholarship regionally and internationally.
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University of Lagos (UNILAG)
The University of Lagos is a leading federal university located in Lagos State. Renowned for its diverse academic offerings and vibrant campus life, UNILAG excels in research, technology, business, and the social sciences. It is frequently ranked among the top universities in Nigeria and Africa and is notable for strong industry partnerships and graduate employability.