Aisha Abdulaziz to become first woman to list Nigerian company

Key Points

• Aisha Abdulaziz is set to lead Legend Internet PLC’s historic listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), targeting a $7 million market cap.
• Legend Internet to list 2 billion shares at N5.64 ($0.0035) each on NGX Main Board on April 24, 2025, marking a major tech milestone.
• Founded in 2014, Legend Internet leads Nigeria’s FTTH market, now expanding into digital payments, smart home tech, and secure communication.

Nigerian business executive Aisha Abdulaziz is set to make history as the first woman to take a Nigerian company public. She is leading Legend Internet PLC’s listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), with the tech company targeting a market capitalization of $7 million.

Founded in 2014, Legend Internet has grown into Nigeria’s leading last-mile fiber company. Specializing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solutions, it has also become a pioneer in tech-driven digital services. The company will be officially listed on the NGX Main Board on Thursday, April 24, after meeting all listing requirements.

Legend Internet sets NGX listing date

To celebrate its upcoming listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Legend Internet’s senior executives and board of directors will ring the Closing Gong on April 24, 2025. This move reflects the company’s vision, resilience, and ambition. Legend will offer 2 billion shares at N5.64 ($0.0035) each, setting a market capitalization of N11.28 billion ($7 million).

In a statement released today, Legend Internet expressed: “Tomorrow, April 24th, 2025, marks a defining moment in our journey at Legend Internet. We’ll be ringing the Closing Gong at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to commemorate our official listing on the NGX Main Board, a celebration of the vision, resilience, and ambition that brought us here.”

Aisha Abdulaziz, CEO of Legend Internet, emphasized the importance of the listing: “Legend’s listing on the NGX is more than a corporate milestone—it’s a national moment, we are building Africa’s most customer-focused internet company, powered by world-class infrastructure and made-in-Nigeria innovation. Going public allows more people to be part of this story and share in the value we’re creating.”

Abdulaziz drives Legend Internet’s expansion

Legend Internet is transforming connectivity in Nigeria with its fiber optic internet, digital payments, voice calls, email, and smart home management services. The company’s mission is to provide reliable access to essential services anytime, anywhere. Supported by an expanding nationwide fiber network, it is rapidly growing across Nigeria, focusing on speed, security, and accessibility.

CEO Aisha Abdulaziz, who took over in February 2023, leads the company’s growth. With experience at Xandria Productions, The PR Company, and Suburban Fiber Company, she brings a blend of tech and communications expertise. Since her appointment, she has directed the company’s efforts toward enhancing digital connectivity for Nigerians.

Under Abdulaziz, Legend Internet is expanding its services, with high-speed solutions like Legend Fibre and Legend Wifi already providing reliable internet to homes and businesses. The upcoming launch of LegendMail and MailPay will further integrate secure communication with financial transactions, supporting the company’s goal of building a digital ecosystem that empowers users.