MTN, 9Mobile Seal Nigeria’s First National Roaming Pact

National Roaming in Sub-Saharan Africa: Friend or Foe? - Access Partnership

As Sub-Saharan Africa races to close its mobile coverage gaps, national roaming has emerged as a tempting technical and policy solution. But is it the right one?  In our whitepaper, we explore the promise and pitfalls of national roaming across the region. While it can be a powerful tool in specific contexts, such as supporting new market entrants or maintaining service delivery during emergencies, its broader application may do more harm than g…

MTN, 9Mobile Seal Nigeria’s First National Roaming Pact

MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile Sign Nigeria’s First Ever National Roaming AgreementIn a significant development set to reshape Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape, MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile have officially signed a National Roaming Agreement. This pioneering partnership, the first of its kind in Nigeria, will enable 9Mobile subscribers to seamlessly access and benefit from MTN Nigeria’s network infrastructure across the country. The rollout of this ag…

Only one in 100 internet users in Nigeria uses 9mobile

Once a formidable player in Nigeria’s internet market, 9mobile now holds just over 1% of the internet subscriber base, raising questions about its future in a market where data has become the lifeblood of telecom operators.  From a peak of 15.5 million internet subscribers in September 2015, the telco has plunged to 1.45 million as of May 2025, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data. In a market of over 141 million intern…