Empowering innovation through strategic legal solutions in technology, media and telecommunications
Ikeyi Shittu & Co. provides comprehensive legal and regulatory advisory services to businesses operating across Nigeria’s rapidly evolving Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep knowledge of the Nigerian legal and regulatory landscape with commercial insight to help clients innovate, expand and compete in an increasingly digital economy.
We advise a diverse range of clients—from technology startups and emerging innovators to multinational technology companies and global industry leaders—on complex commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, technology licensing, digital infrastructure, telecommunications, data-driven businesses and cross-border investments.
Highlights of Our Experience
Our experience includes advising and representing:
- A leading IP backbone company on financing, fibre-optic network deployment, content acquisition and regulatory approvals relating to the delivery of high-speed internet, HD voice services and premium digital content across major Nigerian cities.
- Two Fortune 100 global information and communications technology companies on all aspects of their Nigerian operations, including technology sales, software and hardware licensing, support agreements, regulatory registrations and liaison with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP).
- The Nigerian subsidiary of a global electronics technology company on regulatory compliance, including product type approvals with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
- A publicly listed Nigerian provider of ICT infrastructure, cloud services, communications technology and managed services supporting clients across the banking, insurance, telecommunications, oil and gas, and public sectors throughout West and East Africa.
- Clients on the design, financing and deployment of cellular network infrastructure serving underserved rural communities across Nigeria.
- A fixed wireless telecommunications operator on licensing, regulatory compliance and contract negotiations relating to the acquisition, installation and rollout of telecommunications infrastructure.
We help technology companies, telecommunications operators and digital innovators navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges while driving innovation, connectivity and sustainable business growth
