By Chinenye Anuforo
UnoTelos, telecommunications innovator in Nigeria, and Niral Networks, an advanced Private 5G and Edge AI computing solutions provider from India, have announced a strategic partnership to transform connectivity across Africa.
The collaboration aims to address the continent’s critical infrastructure limitations by combining UnoTelos’ market expertise with Niral Networks’ cutting-edge NiralOS 5G Core and Edge AI technology.
“This partnership is more than a technological alliance—it’s about empowerment,” said Jude Egbokwu Founder & CEO, UnoTelos. “We are not just solving connectivity problems; we’re creating opportunities for businesses to innovate, grow, and compete on a global stage.”
“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 & gas to leapfrog technological barriers and compete on a global scale.” Abhijit ChaudharyFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Niral Networks said.
The Initial partnership will concentrate on pilot projects across key strategic sectors, including: Mining, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Shipping & Ports, Aviation & Airports and Logistics & 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.
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 & EDGE infrastructure and advance critical sectors like telemedicine and autonomous systems