Legend Internet’s historic NGX win signals new era of market leadership

L–R: Olufemi Shobanjo, Chief Executive Officer, NGX Regulation Limited; Aisha Abdulaziz, Chief Executive Officer, Legend Internet Plc; Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman, NGX Group Plc; and Jude Chiemeka, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited, during the presentation of the Market Debut Excellence Award to Legend Internet by the NGX in Lagos recently.

Legend Internet Plc has won the Market Debut Excellence Award at the 2025 NGX Made of Africa Awards, hosted by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group.

The award further reinforces Legend’s focus on sustainable expansion and value creation for shareholders.

Listed on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on April 24, 2025, Legend Internet Plc operates at the forefront of last-mile fibre-optic broadband infrastructure, including FTTH and FTTR, alongside a growing portfolio of complementary digital services.

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This prestigious honour underscores the strength of Legend’s entry into the public markets and reflects growing confidence in the company’s strategic direction, governance standards, and long-term growth potential.

Analysts at Custom Street noted that with this recognition, the market has not only observed a successful listing by Legend, but also the rise of a new benchmark within the NGX telecommunications services sub-sector.

The company noted that the award is not only a significant corporate achievement, but also a strong validation of the trust placed in Legend by its investors and partners since its listing. The recognition signals that Legend’s market trajectory is aligning with the highest benchmarks within Africa’s capital markets.

Legend’s leadership described the achievement as a collective milestone, emphasising that the company’s successful debut has been driven by disciplined execution, transparency, and a commitment to innovation.

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Speaking at the ceremony, Aisha Abdulaziz, CEO, Legend Internet Plc stated: “We are truly delighted to receive this award. It reflects the hard work of our team and our unwavering commitment to excellence. More importantly, it serves as both recognition and responsibility, a mandate to sustain this momentum, continue pushing boundaries, and consistently deliver value for our stakeholders in the years ahead.”

As the 2025 Made of Africa Awards conclude, Legend Internet Plc emerges with more than an accolade. It gains an important endorsement of its public-market performance and corporate strategy.

The Market Debut Excellence Award represents a strong foundation for the company’s next phase of growth, as Legend remains committed to improving the lives of Nigerians through innovative connectivity and digital solutions.

Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with almost two decades journalism experience writing on banking, finance, capital markets, and tax. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos.

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