In 1999, Adenuga’s company was among those awarded a GSM licence during Nigeria’s first telecommunications licensing process. The licence was subsequently revoked. The setback did not end his interest in telecommunications. He returned to the race, bidding for the Second National Operator licence in 2002 through Globacom. This time, he won. Globacom received the licence and began rolling out services the following year.
An ode to the Bull: Celebrating Mike Adenuga and Glo at 23, By Tayo Popoola
