Swift Telephone Network Secures NCC Licence for Nationwide Operations

By Jennifer Iliyasu 

Swift Telephone Network Ltd. (STN) has secured a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), authorising the company to provide telecommunications services across Nigeria.

The Chief Executive Officer of STN, Oluwole Adetuyi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the development as a major milestone in the company’s expansion.

Adetuyi said the licence would enable STN to provide a range of telecommunications services, including voice, data and other access services nationwide.

According to him, the approval marks STN’s transition from a telephone call service operating under an umbrella structure to an independent telecommunications company.

“This UASL is not just a licence; it is a new chapter,” Adetuyi said.

He said the licence reflected the company’s journey, resilience and commitment to investing in Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure.

“We are building in Nigeria for Nigeria,” he added.

Adetuyi said STN had navigated changing economic conditions, regulatory developments and market challenges as it evolved into a full-service telecommunications operator.

He said the company would focus on strengthening Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem through skills development, strategic partnerships and infrastructure investment.

As part of the plan, STN intends to train Nigerian engineers, technicians and digital professionals to strengthen indigenous technical capacity in the telecommunications sector.

The company will also prioritise partnerships with Nigerian service providers, contractors and vendors while collaborating with international technology partners to deepen local expertise and support infrastructure development.

Adetuyi said STN planned to expand telecommunications infrastructure to improve connectivity, bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and create employment opportunities.

He added that the expansion would also provide opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs in distribution, retail and telecommunications support services.

“Our ambition is simple: to help build Nigeria’s digital economy from the ground up,” he said.

“The licence provides STN with a platform to pursue its plans, while Nigerian talent, partnerships and innovation will drive its growth.”

The company said it would announce strategic partnerships, infrastructure rollout plans and stakeholder engagement programmes in the coming weeks.

The Unified Access Service Licence allows operators to provide a broad range of telecommunications services, including fixed, mobile, voice and data services across Nigeria.