Nigeria’s telecom industry is gearing up for a major gathering as Africa Hyperscalers prepares to host the MVNO Nigeria 2025 summit on May 21 in Lagos. With 43 Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) licences recently approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the event is expected to shape the next chapter of the country’s telecom story.
Billed as a working session rather than a routine industry meet-up, the summit—titled Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity—will gather leading voices across telecom, including MVNO executives, mobile network operators, regulators, and tech innovators. Global experts are also expected to contribute their insights into how MVNOs can successfully scale in a dynamic market like Nigeria.
“This is not just another industry event—it’s a strategic convening of the minds driving the next wave of connectivity in Nigeria,” the organisers stated. Their goal is to move beyond discussion and facilitate practical alignment between MVNOs and key stakeholders—operators, regulators, funders, and partners.
Compliance, Conflict, and Connectivity in Focus
The summit comes at a time when Nigeria’s telecom sector is undergoing rapid transformation, partly due to the NCC’s MVNO licensing framework. While the licences signal a major opportunity for market expansion and competition, they’ve also triggered friction between MVNOs and their host networks.
Among the key challenges on the agenda are regulatory compliance, trust-building, and clarifying business models to ensure long-term partnerships. The event aims to tackle these head-on and chart a path for reducing costs, expanding coverage, and delivering innovative services to Nigerians nationwide.
Beyond the policy talk, the summit will spotlight how MVNOs can serve underserved segments of the population. From rural broadband access and fintech integration to enterprise solutions and the rise of Internet of Things (IoT) services, organisers are betting on targeted innovation to drive value.
Blueprints from Abroad and Industry Powerhouses
Attendees will explore global case studies highlighting how other markets have grown MVNOs through smart execution, niche positioning, and collaborative strategies. The organisers say these stories offer a roadmap for how Nigerian MVNOs can build scale and sustainability.
Industry leaders slated to speak include Tony Emoekpere, President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria; Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres; Olusola Teniola of ipNX; and Ayo Oladejo of DigiPractice. Their sessions will include keynote addresses, panels, and closed-door meetings intended to refine policy alignment and commercial strategies.
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