T2 Emerges as Nigeria’s Telecom Future Gains Pace

Nigeria’s telecommunications market has welcomed a fresh chapter with the official rebrand of 9mobile to T2. Backed by the Federal Government, the move is being hailed as a sign of renewed confidence in the sector and a push towards broader digital inclusion.

The transformation comes alongside a three-year national roaming agreement with MTN Nigeria, allowing T2 customers to enjoy wider network access and better service quality. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the unveiling reflects the sector’s progress and readiness for fresh innovation. “With the sustainability of Nigeria’s telecom sector now firmly on track, yesterday we celebrated another milestone, the unveiling of the new T2 brand,” he noted.

Government Policy and Private Investment in Sync

The Minister credited President Bola Tinubu’s administration for creating a stronger foundation for the industry. He highlighted reforms and infrastructure projects such as Project Bridge, a 90,000-kilometre fibre network, and the installation of 7,000 rural telecom sites aimed at connecting over 20 million underserved Nigerians.

According to Tijani, combining private sector investments with government-led infrastructure will accelerate broadband growth and improve service quality. “A sustainable sector attracts more private investment, and when this is combined with the government’s own infrastructure rollout, we will see a significant improvement in quality of experience,” he said.

The sector has already surpassed 220 million mobile line connections and achieved nearly 50% broadband penetration, supported by over $75 billion in investments over two decades. Industry projections suggest the digital economy’s share of Nigeria’s GDP could exceed 20% within five years.

Tijani described the launch of T2 as proof of a competitive and innovative market ready to drive inclusion and prosperity. “Nigeria’s best digital years are still ahead, and together, we are building them,” he added, congratulating T2’s leadership on the milestone.