Globacom Limited, commonly known as Glo (Global communication), is a Nigerian multinational telecommunications company founded on 29 August 2003 by Mike Adenuga.
[2] As of February 2023[update], GLO has over 60.7 million subscribers, making it the second largest network operator in Nigeria.
[10] GLO-1 is the first successful submarine cable from the United Kingdom to Nigeria, and GLO is the first individual African company to embark on such a project.
[14] Glo-1 will also improve teleconferencing, distance learning, disaster recovery and telemedicine among several other benefits for Nigerians and the people of West Africa.
Glo Mobile showed unprecedented growth through the sale of 600,000 SIM cards in the first ten days of operation.
In October 2009, GLO acquired submarine cable landing rights and International Gateway Services in Côte d'Ivoire.
In Nigeria, GLO sponsored in 2009 the Nigerian Premier League, Nigerian National Football Teams, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),[20] Glo Lagos International Half Marathon,[21] Glo People Police Marathon,[22] Eyo Festival, Ojude Oba Festival,[23] Eleghe Festival[24] and the Confederation of African Football African Player of the Year Award.
The sponsorship also includes young players from Benin, Ghana and Nigeria going to Manchester to train with the club.
The programme's objective is to project game changers on the African continent and also promote the Globacom brand globally on CNN's platforms.
The likes of P-Square, Fatuntele Tunde, Phyno, Wizkid, May7ven Tobi Amusan, others, have been their ambassadors at one point or the other.
The auditions were held in Nigeria and Ghana, with the ultimate prize being a $150,000 cash reward as well as a deal to be managed and produced by Sony Music to record an album.
It was revealed that many of the company's creative ideas have been influenced by the leadership behind Glo’s vision, showcasing the importance of strategic direction in its achievements.