MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to lease additional frequency spectrum from T2 Mobile Limited (formerly 9Mobile), in a strategic move to boost network capacity and enhance service quality across the country.
Effective October 1, 2025, MTN Nigeria will lease 5MHz FDD in the 900MHz band and 15MHz FDD in the 1800MHz band from T2 Mobile for a period of three years.
The lease is a key enabler for MTN’s national roaming agreement with T2 Mobile, allowing the telco to manage increased network traffic from T2’s customers on MTN’s infrastructure.
Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, commented:
“This milestone aligns with our Ambition 2025 strategy and reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality connectivity to Nigerians. Leveraging additional spectrum resources helps us expand capacity in a cost-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.”
The telco also confirmed that it will not renew its one-year lease agreement with Natcom Development and Investment Ltd (Ntel), which covers spectrum across 17 states. This agreement will expire on November 29, 2025.
MTN Nigeria says this new arrangement underscores its dedication to industry collaboration, infrastructure sharing, and advancing digital inclusion nationwide.
The company recently signed a national roaming deal with T2 Mobile and continues onboarding Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to deepen competition and accelerate broadband penetration.
MTN Nigeria remains one of Africa’s largest telecom operators, connecting more than 84 million subscribers across Nigeria.
The company reiterated its focus on investing in infrastructure and partnerships that will support the country’s digital transformation and inclusive economic growth.
