T2 signs ‘multimillion-dollar’ deal with Huawei to revitalise network

T2, the telecommunications company formerly recognized as 9mobile, has recently entered into a significant partnership with Huawei aimed at revitalizing its core network infrastructure.

In an official statement released on Thursday, T2 characterized this partnership as a multi-million-dollar agreement, marking a pivotal moment in its re-entry into Nigeria’s competitive telecommunications arena.

This announcement follows closely on the heels of the company’s rebranding, which took place just over three weeks ago. The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony held in Lagos, where it was revealed that Huawei will undertake a comprehensive overhaul of T2’s core systems.

This extensive upgrade is intended to enhance the company’s operational capacity, bolster the resilience of its network, and fortify security measures.

Although the exact financial details of the agreement were not disclosed, T2 emphasized that the project is a crucial component of its ambitious four-phase strategic roadmap.

This roadmap focuses on stabilizing, modernizing, transforming, and ultimately growing the company, with the overarching goal of restoring its competitive edge and positioning it for sustainable long-term success.

In his remarks about the partnership, Obafemi Banigbe, the chief executive officer (CEO) of T2, expressed that this agreement transcends a simple contractual relationship; he described it as a “catalyst” for change and progress within the organization.

“Huawei has been a trusted partner throughout our journey, and this next chapter reaffirms our shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence,” Banigbe said

“With Huawei by our side, we’re not just upgrading our network, we’re future-proofing it.”

On his part, Jiang Junyong, CEO of Huawei Nigeria carrier business, said the company is proud to support T2’s bold transformation journey.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence,” Junyong said.

“We’re bringing world-class solutions to help T2 build a resilient, high-performance core network that will support next-generation services and long-term growth.”

In the statement, the telecom firm said the collaboration would enable it to significantly expand its network coverage, capacity, and resilience nationwide.

“More importantly, it marks the first of several bold initiatives aimed at restoring the company’s market leadership, revitalising its service portfolio, and delivering a digital experience that truly resonates with modern Nigerian consumers,” T2 said.

The company added that the core network modernisation is expected to reach completion in the coming months, firmly anchoring T2’s resurgence in a fast-moving, tech-driven future.