NIGERCHIN ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

What NIGERCHIN ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED does

Nigerchin Electrical Development Company Limited is a privately held Nigerian industrial manufacturer incorporated in 1970 as Nigeria's pioneer producer of electric cables and conductors. Headquartered at the Ikeja Industrial Estate in Lagos with branch offices in Port Harcourt and Abuja, the company manufactures copper and aluminum-based cables and conductors to British Standards (BS), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Nigeria Industrial Standard (NIS) specifications, and holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. Its product portfolio spans flexible wires and cables, XLPE/PVC-insulated armored power cables (copper and aluminum conductors), bare copper conductors, control cables with EMI shielding, low-smoke halogen-free (LSZH) fire-resistant cables, airfield lighting cables, and coaxial cables, covering eight target verticals: energy, oil & gas, industrial, housing, construction, transit/railway, airfield lighting, and agriculture.

The company operates a hybrid B2B go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales for large industrial projects with a network of authorized distributors across Lagos, Delta, Rivers, FCT Abuja, and Ogun State. Pricing is quote-based and varies by conductor material, insulation type, cable size, and length; specific pricing is not publicly listed. Nigerchin's customer roster includes major oil & gas operators (Exxon Mobil, Shell/SPDC, Nigeria LNG, NNPC, Delta Afrik), power distribution companies (Ikeja Electric), automotive/construction (Hyundai, CGC Nigeria), and industrial manufacturers (Indorama, NBC). All revenue is generated from hardware sales of physical cable products, with no software or digital platform offering.

The company's founding partnership with Canada Wire and Cable International (CWI) provided initial technology transfer and remains a defining element of its technical foundation. A 2023 MoU with Ikeja Electric Distribution Company signals continued investment in channel reach within Nigeria's largest electricity distribution market. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no publicly traded securities, and no disclosed ownership or revenue figures.

Name

NIGERCHIN ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

Legal name

Nigerchin Electrical Development Company Limited

Website

https://nigerchin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nigerchin is Nigeria's pioneer manufacturer of electric cables and conductors, founded in 1970, producing copper and aluminum power, control, building, and specialty cables under ISO 9001:2015 and BS/IEC/NIS standards for enterprise customers in energy, oil & gas, construction, industrial, and aviation sectors across Nigeria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cables and Conductors Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH), Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC), Aluminum Wire Rod & Conductors (IMAKACAH)

Keywords

• Electric cable manufacturing
• Power cable supply
• Armoured cable production
• Building wire products
• Conductor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cable and Wire Hardware Sales: Revenue generated from the manufacture and sale of electric cables and conductors. Products include power cables, control cables, building wires, flexible cables, coaxial cables, and specialized cables for various industrial applications. Pricing varies based on cable type, size, and length. The company sells directly to industrial customers and through a network of authorized distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nigerchin manufactures and sells electric cables and conductors made of aluminum and copper, including power cables, control cables, building wires, flexible cables, armored cables, coaxial cables, and specialized fire-resistant and airfield lighting cables. Products are produced to British Standards (BS), IEC, and Nigeria Industrial Standard (NIS) specifications under an ISO 9001:2015 quality system and supplied directly to enterprise customers and through authorized distributors across Nigeria.

Product overview

Nigerchin Electrical Development Company Limited is Nigeria's pioneer manufacturer of electric cables and conductors, incorporated in 1970. The company operates as a manufacturer of physical wire and cable products with no software platform offerings. Their product portfolio is organized around copper and aluminum-based electrical cables for power transmission, distribution, and building wiring applications. Key product lines include: Flexible Wire and Cable products for dynamic applications; Copper and Aluminium Armoured Cables (XLPE/PVC insulated with steel wire armor) for underground and demanding installations; Bare Copper Conductors (Annealed and Trailing types) for grounding and flexible applications; Control Cables with EMI shielding for industrial automation; Airfield Lighting Cables for aviation infrastructure; Coaxial Cables for telecommunications; and Low-Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables for fire safety applications. Products are manufactured to British Standards (BS), IEC specifications, and Nigeria Industrial Standards (NIS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flexible Wire Electrical wire with multiple strands of finely drawn copper conductors and pliable insulation, designed for applications requiring frequent movement and exceptional flexibility and bendability.
• Flexible Cable Multi-strand copper conductor cable with high-grade insulation and a durable outer sheath, engineered for easy installation and maneuverability in dynamic environments.
• Copper Conductor XLPE Insulated PVC Sheathed Galvanized Steel Tape Armored Cable (CU/XLPE/STA/PVC) Robust power cable with copper conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulation, galvanized steel tape armor, and PVC sheath for reliable power transmission and mechanical protection in demanding environments.
• Overhead ACSR Conductor PE Insulated Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) cable insulated with polyethylene, designed for overhead power distribution systems to provide reliable and efficient electrical transmission.
• Copper Conductor XLPE Insulated Low-Smoke Halogen-Free Sheathed Cable (CU/XLPE/LSZH) Specialized power cable with LSZH sheath engineered to minimize smoke and toxic gas release during fire incidents, combining copper conductor, XLPE insulation, and steel tape armor.
• Single Core Copper Conductor PVC Insulated Electric Wiring Cable 450/750V Single core cable rated at 450/750V with copper conductor and PVC insulation for efficient power transmission in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Single Core Insulated and Sheathed Cable Single conductor cable with insulation and outer sheath protection against moisture, chemicals, and physical damage for reliable power transmission.
• 3 Cores Insulated, PVC Bedded, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6-1kV Three-core cable with PVC insulation, bedding, and sheathing rated at 0.6-1kV for power distribution and control systems.
• Copper Conductor PVC Insulated Plain Copper Braided PVC Sheathed Control Cable (CU/PVC/B/PVC) Versatile control cable with copper braid shielding providing EMI protection for precise control signal transmission in industrial automation and instrumentation.
• Copper Conductor PE Insulated Copper Shield PVC Sheathed Airfield Cable Specialized cable for airfield lighting and communication systems featuring copper conductor, PE insulation, copper shielding, and PVC sheath for aviation environments.
• Coaxial Cable High-frequency signal transmission cable with central conductor, metallic shield, and protective jacket for cable TV, satellite communications, CCTV systems, and data networks.
• Aluminium Conductor XLPE Insulated PVC Sheathed Galvanized Steel Tape Armored Cable (AL/XLPE/STA/PVC) Aluminum conductor power cable with XLPE insulation, galvanized steel tape armor, and PVC sheathing for efficient power transmission with mechanical protection.
• Twin-Flat and Earth Electric Wire Cable Twin-flat configuration cable with two insulated conductors and an earth conductor for residential and commercial electrical installations.
• Bare Annealed Copper Uninsulated copper wire produced through an annealing process, with excellent electrical conductivity, thermal properties, and corrosion resistance for grounding and electrical connections.
• Bare Copper Trailing Conductors High-quality pure copper conductors without insulation designed for applications requiring flexibility and mobility, such as cable carriers and festoon systems.
• 3 Cores + 3 Earth XLPE Insulated, PVC Bedded, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV Three-core plus three-earth cable with XLPE insulation providing secure power transmission with a reliable grounding solution.
• 2 Cores - 5 Cores XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV Multi-core cable configurations (2-5 cores) with XLPE insulation and PVC sheathing for versatile power distribution applications.
• Multi-Cores Mica Taped, XLPE Insulated, LSZH Bedded, Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured, LSZH Sheathed Cable Fire-resistant multi-core cable with mica tape, XLPE insulation, galvanized steel wire armor, and LSZH sheathing for demanding environments.
• Single Core XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed Cable, 0.6-1kV Single core power cable with XLPE insulation and PVC sheath for reliable power transmission in various installations.
• Switchboard Wires Single Core PVC Insulated, Non-Sheathed Cable, 0.6/1kV Single core PVC insulated wire designed for switchboard and distribution panel connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53+ years of experience as pioneer cable manufacturer in Nigeria
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ikeja Electric Distribution CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Signing of MoU between Nigerchin and Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC). Mr Sunilkumar Cheringal, General Manager of Nigerchin, signed on behalf of Nigerchin with Mrs Folake Soetan, CEO of Ikeja Electric. This partnership aims to strengthen distribution and supply of Nigerchin cables through Ikeja Electric's distribution network.
• Canada Wire and Cable International (CWI)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1970Partnership established in 1970 with Canada Wire and Cable International (CWI), a Canadian company with over 75 years of experience in cable design, engineering, and manufacture. This partnership provided Nigerchin with relevant technology, experience, and facilities for product and manpower development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian Group: Global leader in cable manufacturing serving energy, oil & gas, and telecommunications sectors. While much larger and more diversified, Prysmian directly competes with Nigerchin for major oil & gas and infrastructure projects in Nigeria.
• Nexans: French multinational cable manufacturer with significant presence in Africa. Competes with Nigerchin in power transmission, oil & gas, and infrastructure cables, offering a broader product portfolio across higher voltage ratings.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese diversified cable and wire manufacturer with global presence. Competes in high-specification power, industrial, and telecommunications cables, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• African Cables Plc: Nigerian-based cable manufacturer (subsidiary of Finlayson's Group) producing power and telecommunications cables. Directly competes with Nigerchin in the Nigerian market across similar product categories and customer segments.
• Coleman Wires and Cables: Nigerian manufacturer of electrical wires and cables serving similar end markets including oil & gas, construction, and utilities. Directly comparable domestic competitor to Nigerchin in Nigeria's cable manufacturing market.

Emerging players

• LS Cable & System: Korean cable manufacturer expanding into African markets including Nigeria. Competes across similar product categories (LV/MV power cables, specialty cables) though from a much larger scale and broader geographic base.
• Reme集团 Cables: International cable manufacturer with operations in Africa. Provides comparable products across power and telecommunications cable categories relevant to Nigerchin's customer segments.

Regional players

• Ducab: UAE-based cable manufacturer serving Middle East and Africa with power, control, and specialty cables. Comparable in product range and target verticals (energy, oil & gas, construction), though serving primarily the Middle East market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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