Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) has announced the award of a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as it joins Nigeria’s fast-growing telecoms industry.

The milestone marks STN’s formal evolution from its early beginnings as a telephone call service operating under an umbrella structure, into an independent Nigerian telecommunications company positioned to build the next generation of digital infrastructure in Nigeria.

Chief Executive Officer of STN, Oluwole Adetuyi, said: “This UASL is not just a licence. It is a new chapter. It represents where we started, what we have endured, how we have evolved, and where we are going. We are building in Nigeria, for Nigeria.”

STN’s journey mirrors the story of Nigerian enterprise. From humble beginnings providing basic telephony, the company has endured changing economic conditions, evolving regulations, and market challenges.

Through perseverance and adaptation, STN has transformed into a full-service operator ready to compete and create value at scale.

The UASL grants STN the ability to provide a full range of telecommunications services such as voice, data, and access across Nigeria.

Reflecting on the resilience of STN, Adetuyi said this milestone reinforces a larger truth about Nigerian businesses to stand the test of time.

As STN enters this new phase, the company is committing to building a truly Nigerian telecommunications ecosystem.

Other key areas, according to the company, include infrastructure development, as it intends to roll-out telecommunications infrastructure to expand access and bridge the digital divide and creation of direct employment and opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs in distribution, retail and support services, including increasing Nigerian ownership and leadership in the telecoms value chain.

Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Yetunde Okafor, explained further that “STN will in the coming weeks announce strategic partnerships, infrastructure rollout plans, and programmes to engage investors and stakeholders as it begins commercial operations under the UASL.”

Swift Telephone Network Limited is an independent Nigerian telecommunications company.

Recall that the UASL issued by the NCC authorises the holder to provide a comprehensive range of telecommunications services including fixed, mobile, voice and data services across Nigeria.