{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-25/esdiac-nigeria-data-licence","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-25/esdiac-nigeria-data-licence.md","title":"Esdiac wins Nigeria data licence to expand eSIM services","headline":"Esdiac Global Systems secures licence to operate in Nigeria's data market","description":"Esdiac Global Systems has secured a licence to operate in Nigeria's data market, enabling cross-border data.","section":"Regulation & Approvals","published_at":"2026-10-25T05:35:50+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-25T05:35:50+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Esdiac Global Systems Limited secured a licence to operate in Nigeria's data market, enabling cross-border data solutions, international connectivity, data top-ups and global eSIM services.","The company, founded by Austin Ugbebor, serves tens of thousands of users worldwide and operates across more than 150 countries and 400 cities.","Esdiac commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for reforms including the deregulation of the airtime credit and data advance sector."],"companies":[{"name":"Esdiac","is_primary":true,"profile_url":null,"website":"https://esdiac.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"Thenationonlineng","title":"ESDIAC secures licence to operate in Nigeria’s data market","url":"https://thenationonlineng.net/esdiac-secures-licence-to-operate-in-nigerias-data-market/"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Regulation & Approvals","Esdiac"],"body_markdown":"Esdiac Global Systems Limited has secured a licence to operate in Nigeria's data market, enabling cross-border data solutions, international connectivity, data top-ups and global eSIM services for consumers and businesses. The Nation reported the development on October 25, 2026, citing a statement from the company's Chief Executive, Austin Ugbebor, issued in Lokoja. The details were reported by [Thenationonlineng](https://thenationonlineng.net/esdiac-secures-licence-to-operate-in-nigerias-data-market/).\n\n## Esdiac's Licence and What It Covers\n\nEsdiac is a Nigerian technology company specialising in telecommunications and data-driven solutions, founded by Nigerian-born entrepreneur Austin Ugbebor to address the high cost and limited accessibility of international communication for diaspora communities and globally connected consumers. The licence allows the company to participate directly in Nigeria's domestic data market through retail and merchant networks, according to the statement.\n\n\"The new licence strengthens ESDIAC's ability to participate directly in Nigeria's domestic data market while supporting its broader purpose: making communication more affordable, accessible and inclusive for individuals, families and businesses across borders,\" the statement said.\n\nUgbebor said the company serves tens of thousands of users worldwide through its international calling platform, Wi-Fi connectivity solutions and global mobile network partnerships. Esdiac serves business and consumer customers across more than 150 countries and 400 cities worldwide, according to the statement.\n\n\"We commend President Tinubu for his vision and determination to create a more open and competitive communications industry,\" Ugbebor said. \"These reforms send a powerful message that Nigerian companies can build world-class technology solutions, compete globally and create lasting value at home.\"\n\nEsdiac commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for advancing policies aimed at liberalising Nigeria's communications and digital economy. The statement cited the administration's reforms, including the deregulation of the airtime credit and data advance sector, as creating new opportunities for indigenous technology companies to compete and contribute to Nigeria's economic development.\n\n\"Our purpose is to connect people, opportunity and markets,\" Ugbebor added. \"This licence allows us to deepen our contribution to Nigeria's digital transformation while building a more inclusive communications ecosystem for the future.\"\n\nThe company said it is particularly focused on extending affordable data and communication services to underserved communities, Nigerian businesses and the global Nigerian diaspora. Esdiac's own announcement is available on its [company website](https://esdiac.com).\n\n## Esdiac's Next Steps in Nigeria\n\nThe statement did not specify a date for the launch of services under the new licence or name the regulator that issued it. Esdiac said the licence enables it to provide cross-border data solutions, international connectivity, data top-ups and global eSIM services through retail and merchant networks.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}