By MTN Nigeria is presently enabling full-scale digital transformation for enterprise clients using the many opportunities in her 5G network possibilities.
The telecommunication’s leader said that with such development there is the potential of private 5G networks for Nigerian enterprises.
Speaking at the Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Senior Manager for Partnerships in MTN’s Enterprise Business division, Njideka Jack, reiterated the company’s commitment to delivering high quality 5G-powered services.
While sharing details of investments in the 5G business, she said that company’s 5G rollout timeline began in 2022 with license acquisition from the Nigerian Communications Commission. In 2023, MTN moved into pilot testing and infrastructure investment.
According to her, by 2024, coverage had expanded to key cities and business hubs saying that the company now plans to extend access to more underserved areas throughout 2025 while deepening collaboration with OEMs and regulators.
Jack noted that with the ability to offer secure, high-speed, low-latency connectivity, these networks are increasingly being adopted in manufacturing, healthcare, education, and logistics sectors.
The Summit’s broader agenda reflected a similar sense of urgency around Africa’s digital future. Panels and breakout sessions tackled topics ranging from mobile-first product design and regulatory frameworks to the rise of AI in content creation and the realities of funding early-stage tech ventures on the continent.
Speakers from companies like Jumia, Stears and local startups provided perspectives on both the barriers and breakthroughs in building scalable African solutions.
The sessions also sparked conversations about how African businesses are adapting to consumer behavior shifts and infrastructure limitations. Other panels focused on the growing importance of African-made tech policy, local investment, and the need for platforms that support creators and small businesses navigating global markets.
The Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit continues to provide a platform for meaningful conversations around the future of work, enterprise, and technology in Africa.
With contributions from players like MTN, who offered practical insights into connectivity and infrastructure development, the event underscored the need for cross-industry collaboration in shaping how innovation takes root and grows across the continent.
The Summit, with the theme, “Africa: Big Wins & New Breaks,” drew thousands of attendees and featured more than 40 speakers exploring the intersection of innovation, regulation, and economic growth across the continent.
