Another Telco Gets Universal Licence to Offer Voice, Data Services across Nigeria

Stories by Emma Okonji

The number of telecoms services providers is on the rise as Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN), has been awarded a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL), by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide data and voice services across Nigeria.

The milestone marks STN’s formal evolution from its early beginnings as a telephone call service operating under an umbrella structure, into an independent Nigerian telecommunications company, positioned to build the next generation of digital infrastructure in Nigeria.

Chief Executive Officer of STN, Oluwole Adetuyi said: “This UASL is not just a licence. It is a new chapter. It represents where we started, what we have endured, how we have evolved, and where we are going. We are building in Nigeria, for Nigeria.”

“Telcos can evolve, compete globally, and build institutions of lasting value from Nigeria. At a time when the digital economy is central to national growth, STN is proof that local ambition, backed by resilience, can deliver world-class infrastructure”, said Adetuyi.

According to him, as STN enters the new phase, the company is committing to building a truly Nigerian telecommunications ecosystem, adding that some of the key pillars of the telecoms’ firm include: Investment in skills development and training for Nigerian engineers, technicians and digital professionals; Prioritising partnerships with Nigerian service providers, contractors and vendors across the value chain as well as collaborations with global technology partners to deepen indigenous technical capabilities.