GhIPSS has appointed a Chief Technology and Information Officer, and an Advisor for Emerging Technologies, moves that point to a deliberate reboot of the organisation’s strategic direction.

Clara Arthur Takes the Helm

Clara B. Arthur was recently appointed the Chief Executive Officer of GhIPSS, bringing over 20 years of experience spanning banking, fintech, and national payment infrastructure.

Her appointment returns a familiar hand to the organisation: she previously served as General Manager for Projects and Business Development at GhIPSS from 2015 to 2019, where she led the implementation of key national payment initiatives, including GhIPSS Instant Pay, the gh-link domestic card scheme EMV migration, Ghana’s mobile money interoperability platform, and the expansion of the e-zwich agent network.

In the intervening years, Arthur worked as a digital financial services consultant with global development institutions, including CGAP and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), advising on payment market infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and remittance-linked inclusion strategies.

She has also been recognised among the Top 100 Women in Fintech in Africa. She holds an MSc in Finance and Administration from the University of West London and a BA in Law and History from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

A New Technology Chief from Telecoms

Stepping into the newly defined role of Chief Technology and Information Officer is Emmanuel Kwabena Owusu, an accomplished technology executive with more than 17 years of leadership experience across telecoms, digital infrastructure, and mission-critical platforms in West Africa.

Owusu arrives at GhIPSS with a track record built largely in the telecoms sector. He played a key role in the post-merger integration of the Airtel and Tigo networks, as well as strategic infrastructure-sharing arrangements that expanded coverage while optimising capital expenditure.

His leadership also supported the GOVNET project, which delivered secure connectivity to more than 960 government institutions across Ghana.

He previously served as a Governing Board Member of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), where he contributed to policy oversight, infrastructure governance, and digital inclusion initiatives.

His career has spanned senior roles at AirtelTigo, Tigo, Vodafone, Huawei, and Ericsson. In 2025, he was recognised by the Africa Tech Festival as one of the 12 most influential figures shaping Africa’s telecoms industry.

Owusu holds an MBA from the University of Suffolk (UK) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from KNUST, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Kwadwo Ntim Repositioned as Emerging Technologies Advisor

In a notable structural move, Kwadwo Ntim, one of GhIPSS’s founding figures who joined the organisation in 2007 since its inception, has been repositioned as Advisor to the Chief Executive for Emergent Technologies.

Ntim’s institutional knowledge runs deep. He has been responsible for the setup of GhIPSS’s Information Technology organisation and operations functions, and was instrumental in the delivery of foundational national payment systems including e-zwich, the Automated Clearing House, the gh-link national domestic card scheme, GhIPSS Instant Pay, Mobile Money Interoperability, the National Universal QR Platform, and the GhanaPay Mobile Platform.

He brings nearly 30 years of systems design, development, deployment, project leadership, and Governance, Risk and Compliance experience, having worked previously with Masai Computers Limited (IBM Partners), KPMG, and Société Générale Bank.

In his advisory role, he is expected to guide GhIPSS’s positioning on next-generation technologies and future payment infrastructure.

A Platform for the Next Chapter

The appointments collectively signal that GhIPSS, which operates Ghana’s national switch, instant payment rails, interbank clearing, and card infrastructure, is girding for a more technologically assertive phase.

With a CEO who combines consultancy depth and operational GhIPSS heritage, a CTIO who has managed large-scale national digital infrastructure, and a seasoned technologist advising on what comes next, the institution appears to be assembling leadership suited to both consolidating existing platforms and navigating the next wave of financial technology.

GhIPSS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of Ghana.

(Sources: GhIPSS Management Page)

The agreement, unveiled during the global technology event in Barcelona, aligns with Ethio Telecom’s three-year Next Horizon Strategy, which focuses on expanding network capacity, enhancing service quality, and supporting Ethiopia’s growing digital economy.

Under the deal, the telecom operator will undertake a comprehensive modernization programme involving the expansion, upgrade, and 4G layering of about 1,500 mobile sites within the Ericsson network-managed infrastructure.

The initiative will also introduce new technological capabilities designed to improve network coverage, reliability, and capacity.

Ethio Telecom said the project will replace legacy infrastructure with advanced network technology, significantly boosting 4G coverage and capacity while expanding the company’s 5G footprint to support high-speed connectivity required for modern digital services.

A major focus of the initiative is digital inclusion, particularly in underserved communities. The modernization programme will target 75 rural areas, deploying tailored mobile solutions aimed at bridging connectivity and usage gaps in remote regions.

The company also plans to modernize 502 existing 3G sites by upgrading them to advanced 4G technology, a move expected to improve service quality and deliver faster mobile broadband services to millions of users.

Within the Ericsson-managed network circle, the project will add 2.8 million new 4G capacity, raising the total to 4.1 million. The expansion will also extend LTE services to 157 additional towns, increasing the number of connected towns to 276 and boosting population coverage by 45 percent, reaching 85 percent population coverage in the region.

Ethio Telecom noted that the network upgrade will provide critical support for Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem, including national platforms such as telebirr, ZemenGebeya, and Znexus, which are driving digital payments, e-commerce, and digital services adoption across the country.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to investing in advanced technologies and strengthening strategic partnerships to position Ethiopia as a leading digital hub in Africa, while enabling broader access to reliable and high-speed connectivity.

The decision wasn’t just a ceremonial gesture; it was business. Sweden is looking to Nigeria—not just as Africa’s largest economy, but as a place to build. Build tech. Build trade. Build trust.

The Swedish Crown Princess, Victoria, currently on a three-day state visit, sat down with Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Discussions went from tech to trade, from culture to climate. And both countries are ready to push this relationship forward.

Vice President Shettima said: “Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons.” He spoke of a partnership “anchored in innovation, powered by people, and guided by our shared determination to uplift communities and secure prosperity for generations to come.”

Sweden’s Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, spoke about what’s driving the move: opportunity. “We have opened five innovation hubs in Africa, with the largest one in Nigeria, in Lagos. So, I see a lot of opportunities in other sectors as well, such as health, agriculture, and more.”

And with that came confirmation—Sweden’s physical trade office in Nigeria is set to officially open on Tuesday. After 65 years of bilateral relations, Sweden is betting big, and betting long-term, on Nigeria.

Princess Victoria added weight to the moment, saying, “It’s wonderful to see the opportunities that are here. I think this is especially important in the times we live in right now.”

She’s not wrong. Nigeria is trying to shift its economic gears, and Sweden is offering a toolkit—through tech, investment, and knowledge exchange.

There was also a focus on commitments already made. One of them is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Nigeria and Swedish tech giant Ericsson. Shettima made it clear—Nigeria is ready to get the wheels turning. “We are a large nation with a tech-savvy population. Many of Africa’s tech unicorns are Nigerian-based. The future is Nigeria.”

Ericsson’s team, led by Patrick Johansson, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa, came calling at the Villa too. They’ve been here before, helping Nigeria build its digital backbone long before most international companies saw potential in the country’s tech scene.

“She has remained a faithful partner in progress and a collaborator in our transformation journey,” Shettima said, referring to the company’s consistent presence in Nigeria.

It didn’t end there.

Majda Lahlou Kassi, another Ericsson executive, emphasised why Nigeria continues to be a priority. “Ericsson believes in Nigeria’s potential and is proud of the existing relationship, especially the possibilities for growth in the local market and entrenchment of a digital culture among the citizenry.”

There was also conversation around education and social development. The VP praised SchoolTry, a Swedish edtech company working to improve education outcomes in Nigeria. It’s another proof point that Sweden isn’t coming in for extractive purposes—they’re bringing tools, tech, and teaching.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, used the moment to highlight even more: green energy, agriculture, skilled employment, and ICT outsourcing. According to him, Nigeria is already holding talks with countries like Sweden to ensure skilled workers can access structured opportunities abroad. “This will reduce irregular migration,” he said.

So, yes—it was a packed Monday. But this wasn’t diplomacy as usual.

This was Sweden looking at Nigeria not just as a partner, but as a huge force in Africa’s sustainable development. And it was Nigeria, in return, revealing that it’s not just open for business, but ready to lead from the front.

This was revealed in a statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, following Vice President Kashim Shettima’s engagement with Swedish businesses in Stockholm. 

During the event, the Vice President emphasised Nigeria’s focus on creating an attractive environment for foreign investment, pointing to the digital economy, agriculture, and renewable energy as key growth sectors. 

He noted the government’s efforts to ensure a competitive business sector, supported by recent financial reforms like the unification of exchange rates and fuel subsidy removal. 

Shettima encouraged Swedish investors to explore the expanding opportunities in Nigeria, noting that the country’s ambitions are aligned with the evolving demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Gluwa’s Director, Akinola Jones, announced that the company is investing $100 million in Nigeria and will also train over 30,000 Nigerians in digital skills. Jones stated that Gluwa’s goal is to promote financial inclusion by “banking the unbanked and connecting the unconnected.”

The company aims to significantly boost connectivity by launching a satellite to provide direct WiFi access by December 2024.

In addition to offering loans worth $100 million, Jones highlighted Gluwa’s focus on impactful investments that align with Nigeria’s broader development agenda.

Similarly, Ericsson’s Managing Director in Nigeria, Peter Olusoji Ogundele, revealed plans to establish a $19 million technology hub in the country. He stated that the country’s youthful population can be trained and potentially exported as skilled professionals to the global market, similar to India’s experience in the technology sector. 

Ericsson has been active in Nigeria since 1978 and continues to see the country as a long-term partner in the technology space.

Shettima reiterated the importance of MSMEs in Nigeria’s economy, noting that they account for 96% of businesses and over 84% of employment. However, he acknowledged the challenges faced by small businesses, including limited access to capital and markets. 

He urged Swedish companies to play a critical role in helping Nigerian MSMEs overcome these hurdles, particularly through technological advancements and expertise in digital finance, renewable energy, and agriculture.

The Vice President also pointed to Nigeria’s thriving digital economy, referencing local fintech giants Flutterwave and Paystack, which have attracted global attention and secured over $1 billion in funding in 2022 alone. He called for further collaboration between Swedish investors and Nigerian startups to fuel innovation and create job opportunities.

Telecom Egypt and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have successfully trialed 5G across several key locations in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, achieving the maximum theoretical downlink throughput on used spectrum.

The trial was conducted on the currently licensed 2.6 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum by deploying a 5G non-standalone (NSA) solution using 4G/5G radios from the Ericsson Radio System and connected to Ericsson’s Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Unified Data Management (UDM).

This trial is an extension of Ericsson’s ongoing collaboration with Telecom Egypt and will enable efficient use of bandwidth and the creation of a more enhanced network for Telecom Egypt.

Mohamed Nasr Eldin, managing director and chief executive officer of Telecom Egypt, says: “With 5G technology, we can help create a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future. We are looking forward to utilizing this innovation to facilitate new services that will support Egypt on its digital transformation journey and also transform the way people connect, interact, and do business. We are pleased with this successful trial as part of our long-term strategic partnership with Ericsson.”

Fadi Pharaon, president of Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says: “Ericsson has a long history in driving technology innovation in Egypt that dates back to the installation of the country’s first telephone exchange in Alexandria in 1897. We continue to mark new achievements in collaboration our partners, like Telecom Egypt. The game-changing trial will pave the way for the deployment of 5G networks across the country, unlocking new connectivity opportunities and introducing improvements in speed, position accuracy, energy efficiency, and lower latency, benefiting consumers and the society.”

A purpose-built, dedicated, and agile 5G network powered by Ericsson 5G Core and radio access network (RAN) solutions will help Telecom Egypt deliver guaranteed high-performing indoor and outdoor 5G coverage. The trial will build the basis for digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives for the country.

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Mr. Johannisson, an accomplished leader with extensive experience in transformative industries, assumes the role effective January 2024.

According to the Group Chief Executive Officer of Rack Centre, Jasper Lankhorst, the company Is excited to welcome Lars into the leadership team of Rack Centre with his wealth of experience and robust industry knowledge.

“We are delighted to welcome Lars Johannisson as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rack Centre. His wealth of experience and strategic leadership will propel Rack Centre to new heights. I have full confidence in Lars’s ability to steer our company towards continued success, and I look forward to working closely with him to advance our position as a leading data centre provider”, said Lankhorst,

Speaking on his new role as the CEO of Rack Centre, Johannisson highlighted the company’s market leadership and its leading position as a Carrier and Cloud neutral Tier-III Data centre in Nigeria.

He expressed his commitment to contributing to the digital ecosystem growth in Nigeria and is delighted to be part of a team dedicated to launching a new hyperscale-ready, 12MW data centre facility in Lagos in 2024.

Lars has extensive experience working in Telecom, IT Delivery, Managed Services, and Digital skilling. He is passionate about leading organizations in transformative industries in Africa over the last 14 years and has executed large B2B projects in more than 30 Sub-Saharan countries.

He holds an MBA in General Management/Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics and has completed the Stanford University Executive Program on “Design, Innovation and Business Transformation.

He has actively participated in “Digital and Economic Inclusion” discussions in Sub-Saharan Africa and has sponsored economic inclusion initiatives for hiring and training youth in IT through partnerships with major CSV partners.

Before joining Rack Centre, Lars Johannisson was the CEO of Teleperformance in Sub-Saharan Africa, heading the world’s leading company in digital CX and BPO in the group’s emerging market and previously at Ericsson, SolarNow and the YNV Group.

Rack Centre’s robust ecosystem includes over 64 telecommunication carriers, Internet Service Providers, global Tier 1 networks, and pan-Africa international carriers.

The company achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first International Finance Corporation (IFC) EDGE certified data centre in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

This certification officially designates Rack Centre as the first Green Certified Data Centre in Africa, further solidifying its position as the most connected facility in the West African region, according to its Peering DB ranking.

MTN Group and Ericsson have strengthened their partnership to enhance mobile financial services and financially empower millions of citizens across Africa.

The partnership is set to broaden the scope of financial inclusion from first-time users to high-end business applications, utilising MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service on the Ericsson Wallet Platform.

The comprehensive suite of services will provide MTN’s customer base across Africa with access to a world-class mobile connectivity-based financial ecosystem.

In addition to ramping up MTN’s goal of advancing financial inclusion for the unbanked, the service provider will offer advanced financial services to address the rapidly evolving digital financial needs of individuals and enterprises.

Powered by the Ericsson Wallet Platform, MTN Mobile Money enables individuals and businesses to conduct secure and convenient banking and payment transactions with ease, directly from their mobile devices.

MTN MoMo customers can securely manage funds, pay merchants and utility providers, and access loans and insurance services with ease and affordability, promoting financial freedom and stability.

The platform places a strong emphasis on financial technology (FinTech), with focus areas including the growth of merchant and e-commerce payments, facilitating national and international money transfers among family members and others (remittance services), advancing banking solutions (BankTech), and offering insurance services (InsurTech).

MTN visit to Ericsson HQ

The agreement was signed during a visit by senior MTN Group executives to Ericsson’s Group Headquarters in Kista, Sweden, where key strategic priorities and collaboration between the two companies was discussed.

More than 63 million MTN active subscribers already use its Mobile Money platform in some form across 16 African countries.

MTN MoMo annual transaction value has almost tripled since 2018, growing from USD 76 billion in 2018 to USD 204 billion in 2022.

Transaction volumes increased by almost 300 percent during the same period – from 3.5 billion transactions in 2018 to 12.7 billion in 2022.

Ericsson Wallet Platform supports more than 400 million registered mobile wallets and processes more than 2.8 billion transactions, worth more than USD 40 billion, every month through communication service providers and financial institutions globally.

Serigne Dioum, Chief Fintech Officer, MTN Group, says:

“At MTN, we are not just connecting people, we are unlocking a world of financial possibilities for every African. With 63.5 million active users, our Mobile Money platform is advancing economic empowerment across the continent. MTN Mobile Money offers a spectrum of mobile financial services, encompassing money transfers, payments, savings, and loans for every consumer, actively driving financial inclusion, and advancing economic empowerment across the continent. Our collaboration with Ericsson is a significant milestone in the execution of our Ambition 2025 – building the largest and most valuable platform business and create shared value for our customers in Africa.”

Michael Wallis-Brown, Head of Mobile Financial Services, Ericsson, says:

“Ericsson’s partnership with MTN is a world-leading example of the ability of mobile financial services to financially empower people and business – from giving the unbanked their first opportunity to control their finances, making it easier for women to access financial services and promoting digital inclusion – to enabling more advanced users to access high-end services. This model can be applied in any market anywhere in the world to genuinely empower mobile subscribers of all financial standings. Our valued MTN partnership also supports Ericsson’s AfricaInMotion vision to promote a sustainable and connected Africa.”

Other technical details

The partnership extension includes a transition to public cloud deployments and the refinement of the Open API services framework, fostering the acceleration of fintech innovation in Africa.

It will give entrepreneurs an opportunity to develop revenue-generating applications and, by utilising Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), will enable an automated software development and deployment workflow for the MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) fintech platform across all of its African operations.

Speaking at a workshop jointly organised by NCC and its Swedish partners within the framework of the Swedish Programme for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Developing and Emerging Regions (SPIDER), Danbatta stressed the significant strides made by NCC in the field of ICT.

“This workshop signposts the vital role the Nigerian Communications Commission, as a regulator, has been playing in the West African sub-region. It also highlights the unending objective of keeping up with the times and ever-evolving dynamics of the telecommunications sector,” Danbatta stated.

The NCC Chief Executive reiterated the enduring commitment of the Swedish Government and SPIDER to the cause of ICT development in emerging regions and acknowledged their roles in improving access to healthcare, education, income generation, and employment opportunities in West Africa, thereby contributing to poverty reduction.

“This periodic strategic engagement under the auspices of SPIDER over the years has made the Commission a more effective regulator and enhanced it contribution to the development of the telecommunications sector. This contribution will further support the creation of an ecosystem that is beneficial to the economies and people of the region,” the EVC said.

In her speech, Mrs. Annika Hahn, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroun, and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), highlighted the significance of ICT regulation and capacity building as key drivers for economic development and social progress.

The ambassador also commended the NCC for hosting the event and fostering collaboration between the two nations. She acknowledged the pivotal role ICT has played in Sweden’s economic growth being the birthplace of Ericsson, one of the world’s oldest and largest ICT companies, with a rich history in the sector.

Speaking further, the ambassador stressed the global technological revolution and its potential to catalyse industrial and economic development. She stressed the need for modern and adaptable regulation to navigate this rapidly-evolving landscape.

Hahn also stated that, “to cope with this new and swiftly-developing environment, we need to regulate in a modern and adaptable way. Therefore, human capacity building in ICT regulation is crucial for all of us.”

The diplomat said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of ICT across the globe, leading to an increase in Internet users as the shift impacted various sectors, including education, commerce, and financial services.

She also said that e-learning practices on various platforms played a significant role in the transformation.

Speaking further, the Ambassador said Ericsson has reported that there were more than 900 million registered mobile subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, with a considerable portion of those in Nigeria.

The Swedish ambassador said that, in driving growth and contributing to the ambitious goal of over a billion mobile subscriptions by the end of 2023 within Sub-Saharan Africa, “education must be an essential part of our regulatory development strategies and policies, hence the need for collaboration in knowledge-sharing and up-skilling of human resources by all stakeholders.”

In recent years, there has been a massive uptick in the data consumption among mobile broadband subscribers in many major African markets, such as Nigeria and Kenya.

Meeting the capacity needs coming from this data growth, presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the communication service providers and their networks.

Traditional microwave links have been a cornerstone of network infrastructure globally, as well as in Africa.

However, as the volume of data carried by radio base stations continues to surge, the need for increased microwave link capacity has become more critical than ever.

In fact, due to the tree-like structure of the microwave links, the capacity demand on the microwave links increases faster than that of the radio access networks.

In this blog, we focus on how high-capacity microwave solutions, in both short and long distances, can address the escalating capacity requirements of mobile networks in many African countries.

E-band: High capacity at short distances

The E-band spectrum (70/80GHz) is essential for supporting the ever-increasing requirements from the RAN for 5G and beyond.

It offers fiber-like capacities and can be rolled out fast and efficiently. 70/80GHz spectrum has been allocated to E-band microwave use by regulators in several African countries, for instance by both Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Operators in both these countries are enjoying the benefits of E-band transmission links such as fast time to market, lower TCO and latency compared to fiber.

To get the longest distance, lowest antenna size and highest capacity, the most important design parameter to consider is the E-band microwave system gain. This parameter is the sum of output power and the receiver sensitivity. The higher the system gain, the better.

Ericsson’s E-band microwave solution has the highest system gain in the industry. This is particularly important for African countries where heavy seasonal rains can occur. The more rain, the worse it is for E-band links, and a high system gain is vital in these conditions.

There is yet another degree of freedom for E-band links which is called the link availability.

While in a normal short haul link we aim for a 99.999% link availability, we can significantly boost the capacity over extended distances if we drop the availability to 99.99%, with no effect on user experience, where a significant proportion of mobile backhaul traffic is constituted by packet-based data.

We can also further improve link availability by using a traditional band along with the E-band link. Ericsson calls this Multi-band Booster configuration. In such configurations, both frequencies can be combined using just one dual-band antenna which minimizes the number of antennas on the mast.

Lowering energy consumption is a key priority for many of the communications service providers in Africa, for both cost and emission reasons. Ericsson’s E-band solution has the lowest energy consumption and size pair in the industry.

Along with innovations like Sway Compensation Antenna and Ericsson Transport Automation Controller, it is possible to maximize availability and minimize operations and support efforts.

Long Haul: High capacity at long distances

Long haul microwave links are ideal for high capacities at longer distances, and fit well with the needs to connect rural areas in Africa, and are also frequently used to closing fiber rings, providing link protection and island coverage.

When the need is 2-10Gbps at distances of 10-120km, long haul link solutions are a good match as they can deliver high capacity at long distance.

Many of the quite long-distance microwave links where the expected capacity to be carried is relatively low, can easily be served with short haul microwave solutions as well. Modern microwave long haul links operate at 5-13GHz frequency range.

The lower the frequency, the longer the RF signal’s reach. By using multiple channels and multiple frequency bands in combination with adaptive modulation and layer 1 (L1) radio-link bonding, it is possible to reach the targeted capacity and to meet the service-availability needs with long haul microwave.

As mobile data consumption continues its exponential growth in the countries of Africa, addressing capacity demands is imperative. Microwave technology, including E-band and long-haul solutions, offers a robust toolkit to ensure network scalability, performance, and availability.

From the high-capacity, short-distance advantages of E-band links to the long-distance prowess of long-haul solutions, Ericsson’s innovations are poised to shape the future of mobile networks in Africa, driving connectivity, bridging gaps, and enabling the digital revolution.

The visit is in line with Ericsson’s dedication to harnessing the power of connectivity and technology to drive digitalization across the continent and support sustainable development and economic progress.

During the visit, Ericsson highlighted current engagements in Africa’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) landscape and gave crucial updates on its #AfricaInMotion campaign.

The leadership delegation engaged in fruitful discussions with Nigeria’s communication service providers, stakeholders, and policymakers on pivotal topics in the nation’s communication industry.

As part of the discussions, Ericsson highlighted the critical role that connectivity plays in advancing the digital agenda of the country, as well as the potential of 5G, cloud computing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

The discussions also touched on how Ericsson’s plethora of industry-leading solutions can help drive innovation across various sectors, meet the ever-evolving needs of country, and strengthen collaborations and discourse on cutting-edge solutions to advance Nigeria’s digital revolution.

Ericsson has a longstanding history with Nigeria and remains a key partner driving the country’s digitalization ambitions. In collaboration with its partners, Ericsson is powering the country’s digital transformation journey through providing the latest innovative technologies like 5G, enabling financial inclusion with the Ericsson Wallet Platform, and empowering young talents under the Ericsson Graduate Program and the Ericsson Innovation Awards.

Nigeria is a key participant in the Ericsson Innovation Awards, an initiative aimed at nurturing the skills and creativity of young talent across the globe; Team Schrodinger Energy won the third place in the Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) 2022 competition.

Ericsson is committed to leveraging innovation and technology leadership to accelerate the sustainable, social, and economic development of Africa.

Ericsson aims to increase collaboration with local communication service providers to bolster the accessibility and utilization of telecommunications technologies to contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.