UnoTelos, Niral Networks Set to Revolutionise Connectivity in Africa

Emma Okonji

UnoTelos, a leading telecommunications innovator in Nigeria, has announced its strategic partnership with Niral Networks, an advanced Private 5G and EDGE AI computing solutions provider from India, aimed at addressing connectivity challenges and driving digital transformation across Africa.

The partnership emerges from a shared vision to overcome critical network infrastructure limitations that have traditionally hindered technological progress in the region. By combining UnoTelos’ deep understanding of the African market with Niral Networks’ cutting-edge NiralOS 5G Core and Edge AI technology, the collaboration aims to deliver secure, low-latency, and scalable connectivity solutions.

Speaking about the strategic partnership, Founder/CEO, UnoTelos, Jude Egbokwu, said: “This partnership is more than a technological alliance—it’s about empowerment. We are not just solving connectivity problems; we’re creating opportunities for businesses to innovate, grow, and compete on a global stage.”

Founder/CEO, Niral Networks, Abhijit Chaudhary, said: “Our collaboration with UnoTelos represents a pivotal moment in the digital transformation journey across Africa. By integrating Niral Networks’ advanced Private 5G and Edge AI technologies with UnoTelos’ profound system integration capabilities and market insights, we are not just deploying telecom infrastructure—we are engineering ecosystems for innovation. This partnership is strategically designed to address the continent’s most critical connectivity challenges, enabling industries from mining to oil and gas to leapfrog technological barriers and compete on a global scale.”

The initial partnership will concentrate on pilot projects across key strategic sectors, including: Mining; Oil and Gas; Manufacturing; Shipping and Ports; Aviation and Airports; Logistics and Warehousing

The modular design of NiralOS Private 5G and Edge provides the flexibility to customize solutions that meet the unique requirements of each industry, ensuring efficient and targeted deployment.

By leveraging NiralOS Private 5G and Edge, UnoTelos is positioning itself at the forefront of telecommunications innovation. The partnership enables enterprises in Nigeria to access advanced connectivity solutions that were previously unavailable or prohibitively expensive.

Key technological advantages of the partnership include: Secure and reliable private network infrastructure; Low-latency communication; Scalable edge computing capabilities; and Tailored solutions for specific industry needs.

The partnership is expected to catalyse digital transformation across multiple sectors. Potential applications include smart factory solutions, enhanced remote operations, and sophisticated IoT-enabled systems that can dramatically improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.

Looking ahead, UnoTelos and Niral Networks envision expanding their collaboration, with plans to increase deployment scope, develop more advanced connectivity solutions, support the development of Private 5G and EDGE infrastructure, and advance critical sectors like telemedicine and autonomous systems.