Overview
At the forefront of legal excellence in Nigeria’s telecommunications evolution
Aluko & Oyebode is Nigeria’s leading adviser on telecommunications regulation, transactions, and commercial matters for over two decades. We advise mobile network operators, fixed line operators, tower companies, equipment vendors, international carriers, satellite operators, internet service providers, and telecommunications investors on the full spectrum of legal issues affecting Nigeria’s dynamic telecommunications sector.
Our telecommunications work spans NCC licensing and regulation, spectrum acquisition, infrastructure sharing and tower transactions, interconnection and roaming agreements, telecommunications M&A, network deployment, vendor contracts, and NCC enforcement. We maintain deep relationships with the Nigerian Communications Commission and a thorough understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory environment, from spectrum allocation and infrastructure deployment to tariff regulation and consumer protection.
Services
NCC Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
Telecommunications licences (unified access, infrastructure, value-added services), spectrum applications and renewals, regulatory compliance programmes, quality of service management, NCC returns and reporting, and regulatory investigations.
Telecommunications M&A & Infrastructure
Acquisition and divestment of telco operations and assets, tower company transactions, fibre network acquisitions, infrastructure sharing agreements, sale-and-leaseback of tower assets, and spectrum trading.
Network Deployment & Agreements
Site acquisition and deployment, co-location and infrastructure sharing, fibre optic deployment, equipment procurement, EPC contracts, power and energy agreements, and right-of-way approvals.
Commercial Agreements
Interconnection agreements, international roaming, capacity and wholesale agreements, MVNO agreements, content partnership agreements, and distribution and retail partnerships.
Spectrum & Technology
Spectrum licence applications, renewals and trading, technology neutrality applications, 5G deployment, network technology selection, and radio frequency planning regulatory issues.
Selected Experience
MTN Nigeria — Spectrum Acquisition & US$2.1 Billion Syndicated Financing
Advised MTN Nigeria on its transformative spectrum and broadband asset acquisition, securing NCC approvals, managing spectrum matters, restructuring operations, and integration, and on a US$2.1 billion syndicated medium-term loan facility to support refinancing, network capex including broadband and emerging technologies, and working capital.
Telecommunications Tower Portfolio — Acquisition & Finance
Advised on significant telecom infrastructure transactions including tower portfolio dealings, financings, and related structures, conducting site-level due diligence, negotiating long-term lease agreements with MNOs, structuring acquisition finance, and securing NCC infrastructure licence transfer.
5G Spectrum & Regulatory Advisory
Provided in-depth advisory on Nigeria’s 5G spectrum framework, including analysis of NCC Information Memoranda for 3.5 GHz band auctions, reserved pricing, rollout obligations, and prequalification, guiding clients on auction participation strategies, payment structuring, and securing NCC spectrum licences for nationwide 5G deployment.
NCC Regulatory Disputes & Enforcement
Represented telecom operators in NCC regulatory proceedings, including compliance with quality of service standards, enforcement challenges, methodology disputes, and penalty negotiations.
Client Quotes
“Aluko & Oyebode’s track record and knowledge of the industry stand out.” — Chambers Global 2025, Projects & Energy,
“Aluko & Oyebode are very thorough in their legal advice.” — Legal 500, Energy & Natural Resources.
Awards and Accolades
Band 1 in IP & TMT, reflecting top-tier capability across telecommunications regulation and transactions.
Chambers Global 2025
Recognised in TMT for NCC regulatory work and major telecoms transactions.
Legal 500 EMEA 2025
Multiple recognitions across technology and telecommunications mandates.
ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards