Company Overview
Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development.
Company news
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Airtel Nigeria opens tech fellowship applications for 2026/2027
Airtel Nigeria has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship. The program supports undergraduates in information and communications technology fields. The fellowship aims to foster ICT skills among students in Nigeria, according to techafricanews.com.
Source: techafricanews.com
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Airtel Nigeria launches 1,000 new 5G sites, unveils Open Network
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Airtel Nigeria launches Open Network in Lagos
Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Open Network on the My Airtel App, offering subscribers visibility into network coverage and performance. Unveiled on October 30, 2026, in Lagos, the platform shows 4G and 5G sites and allows feedback on network issues. This makes Nigeria the first of Airtel Africa's markets to implement such transparency, according to P.M. News.
Source: P.M. News
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Airtel Nigeria launches Open Network in Lagos
Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Open Network, a data-transparent platform on the My Airtel App. The service, unveiled on 30 October 2026 in Lagos, offers subscribers visibility into network coverage and performance. This makes Nigeria the first of Airtel Africa's markets to introduce such consumer-facing network accountability, according to punchng.com.
Source: punchng.com
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Airtel Nigeria adds network reporting feature to app
Airtel Nigeria has introduced a new feature in the MyAirtel app allowing users to report network issues. Subscribers can locate nearby cell towers, check their status, and report problems like dropped calls and slow internet. Airtel received 228,992 of the 413,587 complaints from Nigeria's main mobile operators in the first half of 2026, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. Source: Ecofin Agency.
Source: Ecofin Agency
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Airtel Nigeria expands 5G with 1,000 new sites in 2026
Airtel Nigeria has deployed over 1,000 new 5G telecom towers in 2026, according to CEO Dinesh Balsingh. This expansion is part of a sustainability investment drive to enhance network quality. The company now has more than 17,000 sites nationwide, aiming to meet the demand for high-speed internet and improve customer experience, as reported by technext24.com.
Source: technext24.com
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Airtel Nigeria adds 1,000 new 5G sites in 2026
Airtel Nigeria has deployed over 1,000 new 5G network sites in 2026, according to Nigerian CommunicationWeek. This expansion is part of a broader investment program, bringing the total number of network sites to over 17,000. The company aims to enhance connectivity and service quality across Nigeria.
Source: Nigerian CommunicationWeek
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Airtel Nigeria Launches Open Network Initiative
Airtel Nigeria has launched the 'Open Network' initiative, allowing customers to check network sites and report service issues via the My Airtel app. The platform provides details on active sites, upgrades, and planned deployments. The initiative aims to improve customer experience and network transparency, according to TechEconomy.
Source: TechEconomy
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Airtel Nigeria launches Open Network for customer feedback
Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Open Network, allowing subscribers to report signal issues and view network coverage. The platform is accessible through the MyAirtel app, where users can also check tower locations and track complaints. According to technext24.com, this initiative aims to improve customer experience by addressing network problems through direct feedback.
Source: technext24.com
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Airtel Africa and UNICEF connect 977,670 students in Nigeria
Airtel Africa Foundation and UNICEF have connected 1,668 schools in Nigeria to digital learning, benefiting 977,670 students and 22,417 teachers, according to techafricanews.com. The initiative aims to improve digital skills and access to educational resources. It also provides zero-rated access to platforms like the Nigeria Learning Passport, which has reached 2.5 million students.
Source: techafricanews.com