The Chief Executive Officer of ntel, Soji Maurice-Diya, has confirmed that the Nigerian telecoms brand will officially re-enter the market in Q1 2026, with a renewed strategy focused on innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
Speaking at the Technology Times Thought Leadership Series, Maurice-Diya outlined ntel's vision to redefine Nigeria's telecoms industry.
Maurice-Diya described Nigeria's telecoms market as mature and dynamic, requiring a focus on innovation over expansion.
He emphasized the need for policy frameworks that nurture innovation, agility, and inclusivity.
ntel will operate as a digital-first, infrastructure-light MVNO, leveraging partnerships and digital platforms.
The company, he said, will focus on value-added digital services, intelligent networks, and inclusive access models.
Maurice-Diya called for predictable spectrum management policies, flexible infrastructure-sharing frameworks, and incentives for smaller operators.
The ntel CEO highlighted the importance of digital inclusion, sustainability, and local content.
He advocated for public-private partnerships, renewable-powered rural towers, and incentive frameworks to expand broadband access.
Maurice-Diya emphasized the need for policy reforms and incentives that reward long-term capital deployment, particularly in broadband and infrastructure financing.
He called for greater inter-agency alignment to ensure coherent policies that accelerate innovation, investment, and inclusion.
The company, he said, aims to become a symbol of renewal in Nigeria's telecoms journey, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and opportunity.
With its upcoming relaunch, ITREALMS gathered that ntel is poised to redefine what it means to be connected in Africa's largest digital market.
The Technology Times Thought Leadership Series provides a platform for industry leaders to share insights and shape Nigeria's digital future.
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