By Juliet Umeh
In a move set to reshape Nigeria’s telecoms company, T2 is teaming up with global technology giant Huawei in a multi-million dollar partnership that will breathe new life into its core network.
The collaboration signals not just a technical upgrade, but T2’s bold return to the market with a promise of faster, more reliable services for millions of Nigerians.
The agreement marks the beginning of a sweeping transformation strategy aimed at strengthening T2’s competitiveness, revitalizing its services, and positioning the company as a leading force in Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy.
A future-ready network
The collaboration will leverage Huawei’s world-class technological expertise to overhaul T2’s core network infrastructure, enhancing capacity, resilience, and security. The modernization forms the foundation of T2’s four-phase roadmap, Stabilisation, Modernisation, Transformation, and Growth, designed to future-proof the company’s network and deliver superior consumer experiences.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lagos, Obafemi Banigbe, CEO of T2, described the agreement as a turning point: “This agreement is more than a contract, it’s a catalyst. Huawei has been a trusted partner throughout our journey, and this next chapter reaffirms our shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence. With Huawei by our side, we’re not just upgrading our network, we’re future-proofing it.”
Huawei’s commitment
Reinforcing the partnership, CEO of Huawei Nigeria Carrier Business, Jiang Junyong, said: “This collaboration reflects our shared vision for innovation and excellence.
“We are proud to provide T2 with world-class solutions that will help build a resilient, high-performance core network, capable of supporting next-generation services and sustainable growth.”
Strategic market re-entry
For T2, the partnership is a critical milestone in its strategic market re-entry, coinciding with its refreshed corporate identity and a renewed focus on customer-centric innovation. The initiative is expected to expand coverage, strengthen service quality, and support next-generation digital services across Nigeria.
The core network modernization is scheduled for completion in the coming months, setting the stage for T2’s resurgence as a key player in Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape.
