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STN enters Nigeria’s mobile market, takes on MTN, Airtel, others with UASL licence
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Samson Akintaro , as published by Nairametrics
· October 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The company is a Nigerian telecommunications company, and the licence was issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission, as reported by Nairametrics. Swift Telephone Network Limited has obtained a Unified Access Service Licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission.
Swift Telephone Network Limited has obtained a Unified Access Service Licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission. This licence allows the company to offer mobile and other services. The company will compete with existing mobile network operators.
Further details about the company's plans and services are available from the source. The licence enables Swift Telephone Network Limited to roll out a range of services.
The company is a Nigerian telecommunications company, and the licence was issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission, as reported by Nairametrics.
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Category: government Published: October 1, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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