(Telecompaper) Bua Group, Virgin Mobile of the UK, Vodacom of South Africa and other investors have expressed an interest in acquiring 9mobile, ThisDay reported. The Nigerian operator, which recently launched a new logo and brand identity as 9Mobile, is said to be open to new investors willing to invest heavily in such a way that it will have the required amount of money to offset its USD 1.2 billion bank loan. According to the daily, Bua Group, Virgin Mobile and Vodacom, amongst other investors, have indicated their interest in investing in 9Mobile and fully acquiring the telecoms company.