Dubbed "MVNO Nigeria 2025: Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity," the event is strategically designed to bring together key players navigating the evolving dynamics of the Nigerian telecom market. Industry executives from MVNOs, established mobile network operators (MNOs), regulatory bodies, and leading technology providers will converge alongside international experts to address both the challenges and the considerable opportunities that this new wave of licensing presents.
Organizers emphasized the action-oriented nature of the summit, stating, "This is not just another industry event—it’s a working session and a strategic convening of the minds driving the next wave of connectivity in Nigeria." They further highlighted the critical need for more than just licenses to ensure the success of MVNOs, stressing the importance of "trust, clarity, and alignment with host operators, regulators, funders, and partners," and positioning the forum as a platform for tangible solutions.
Central to the discussions will be the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) MVNO licensing framework itself, the intricacies of regulatory compliance, and the existing friction points between newly licensed MVNOs and the established mobile network operators that host them. The overarching objective is to cultivate collaborative partnerships capable of significantly reducing operational costs, expanding connectivity reach across the nation, and fostering the development of innovative and accessible services for Nigerian consumers.
The summit's agenda will also shine a light on practical strategies for penetrating currently underserved segments of the Nigerian market. These include expanding broadband access in rural areas, promoting financial technology (fintech) inclusion through mobile services, bolstering enterprise connectivity solutions, and tapping into the largely unexplored potential of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from international MVNO success stories, providing real-world examples of how focused execution strategies, clear market differentiation, and strategic value-added partnerships have been instrumental in achieving profitability and significant scale in diverse global markets.
The impressive speaker lineup includes prominent figures such as Tony Emoekpere, President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON); Dr. Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres; Olusola Teniola of ipNX; and Ayo Oladejo of DigiPractice. Their expertise will drive keynote addresses, a dynamic panel discussion, and exclusive closed-door sessions, all aimed at fostering alignment across policy, partnerships, and overarching market strategies to propel Nigeria's telecom sector forward.