Nigeria, July 4 -- MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) have officially announced the rollout of their national roaming agreement, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

In a statement on Thursday MTN said the development is a landmark move set to redefine Nigeria's telecom landscape,

Earlier in the week, MTN said it has signed a three-year national roaming agreement with 9Mobile.

"The three-year agreement enables 9mobile subscribers to roam seamlessly on MTN Nigeria's expansive network, significantly extending 9mobile's coverage and improving service quality for its customers," the statement said.

The partnership, it said, signals a shift toward greater i...