FiberOne Dominates Titans of Tech Africa 2025

FiberOne Broadband made a bold statement at the Titans of Tech Africa Conference & Expo 2025, held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. As the continent’s most influential digital summit marked its 21st edition, FiberOne didn’t just show up — we showed up ready to lead. We didn’t just connect; we inspired, challenged, and changed the narrative. Representing our CEO, Lanre Ore, our Chief Experience Officer, Adeyinka Isioye, delivered one of the conference’s most talked-about keynotes: “Rewriting the Digital Playbook: The Rise of Broadband as a Tech Game Changer”.

Rewriting the Digital Narrative: The Power of Broadband

In his keynote, Isioye drew from personal experience to highlight how far Nigeria has come and how far we still need to go. He recounted missing a life-changing job opportunity years ago due to poor internet access, a stark reminder of how connectivity can make or break real lives and futures.

He painted a clear picture of the broadband divide: while urban Nigerians enjoy fast streaming, remote work, and digital services, over 60% of Nigerians and 70% of Africans still lack reliable broadband access. The consequences are profound—from students missing out on digital education to rural communities being cut off from telehealth and job opportunities.

The Digital Crude: Broadband as a Catalyst for Economic Growth

The keynote underscored a powerful message: broadband is the new oil. Backed by global data, Isioye emphasized how closing Nigeria’s broadband gap could unlock over $45 billion in annual GDP, outpacing even the country’s 2025 national budget.

He also addressed the heavy burdens faced by ISPs in Nigeria: exorbitant fibre deployment costs, delayed Right of Way (RoW) approvals, unreliable power supply, and low ARPU (Average Revenue Per User), all of which slow expansion efforts. Yet, despite the odds, ISPs like FiberOne continue to push boundaries—delivering innovation, connectivity, and hope.

Policy Progress and New Possibilities

FiberOne’s address celebrated ongoing national progress. From RoW fee reductions and the licensing of MVNOs, to the ambitious National Broadband Plan (2020–2025) and the National Digital Economy Strategy (2020–2030), Nigeria is laying the groundwork for a more inclusive digital economy.

The keynote offered practical, scalable solutions to bridge the broadband gap:

• Broadband Infrastructure Bonds

• Shared Rural Fibre Consortia

• Fixed Wireless MVNO Enablement

• Community Mesh Networks

• Solar-powered Micro Base Stations

• Broadband-for-Jobs Schemes

These models, grounded in both innovation and empathy, have the potential to transform underserved communities into connected, empowered hubs of economic growth.