Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is gearing up for a major transformation as the country prepares to host MVNO Nigeria 2025: Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity, a strategic summit organized by Africa Hyperscalers. The event, scheduled for May 21 in Lagos, comes on the heels of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issuing 43 new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) licenses, signaling a major expansion of the market.
The summit aims to be more than just a networking opportunity; it’s positioned as a working session that brings together key stakeholders—MVNOs, traditional mobile network operators, regulators, tech providers, and global telecom experts—to address pressing challenges in the sector. Organizers stressed the need for trust, regulatory clarity, and cooperation among all parties to ensure sustainable market growth.
Central to the discussions will be Nigeria’s MVNO licensing framework, ongoing compliance issues, and existing friction between MVNOs and their host operators. The goal is to streamline partnerships, reduce operational costs, improve connectivity, and foster innovation across the telecom ecosystem. These collaborations are seen as critical to expanding digital access and enhancing service delivery.
A significant focus of the event will be on bridging the connectivity gap in underserved markets. Topics on the agenda include expanding rural broadband, increasing financial technology (fintech) inclusion, improving enterprise connectivity, and exploring the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) services. Global case studies will be shared to demonstrate how MVNOs have succeeded elsewhere through specialization and strategic alliances.
Industry leaders such as Tony Emoekpere (Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria), Dr. Coker (Open Access Data Centres), Olusola Teniola (ipNX), and Ayo Oladejo (DigiPractice) will headline the summit. These experts will provide insights through keynote addresses, panels, and closed-door sessions aimed at aligning policy frameworks with investment strategies and technology-driven market expansion.
Source: Punch