Tag: Airtel Nigeria

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria Commits to Upgrade of its Network Infrastructure for Improved Quality of Service

Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a robust update on a range of network, infrastructure and technology advancements that position the company at the forefront of quality of service leadership in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. Announced at its first media roundtable of 2026, the updates reflect sustained investments made over the past 12 to 24 months and signal […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria Commits to Boosting Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure

Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and data access to bridge gaps in connectivity and unlock new opportunities in the country. The company restated this commitment during a recent high-level inspection tour of the Nxtra Data Centre that is being developed through Nxtra by Airtel Africa at Eko Atlantic, […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria Unveils Smartphone Financing for New Devices

Airtel Nigeria launches a new Smartphone Financing Programme to aggressively bridge the digital divide. The innovation provides existing Airtel customers with a flexible and convenient payment plan to own 4G smartphones and drive wider digital inclusion. Through this innovation, Airtel will finance new smartphones via its exclusive retail network, helping customers currently using 2G and […]

Fintech

Smartcash Redefines Digital Banking with Zero-Charges on Transfers, Bills, and SMS Alerts

Smartcash Payment Service Bank (Smartcash PSB), a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has announced Zero-Charges, a total removal of transaction fees across all interbank transfers, bill payments, and SMS notifications. The Zer0-Charges innovation from Smartcash is designed to break down financial barriers and reduce costs for millions of Nigerians. It aims to drive the adoption of […]

General News

Airtel Africa Foundation Launches 100 Tech Scholarships for Nigerian Undergraduates

Following the recent announcement by its Chairman, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, at a World Press Conference held in Lagos recently, the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has kicked off its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to benefit 100 Nigerian undergraduates. This initiative will provide each recipient with a grant covering tuition, accommodation, study materials, and a […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria Launches SmartConnect 5G ODU Router to Expand Broadband Access Nationwide

Airtel Nigeria has launched its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a new broadband solution designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet access to households and businesses across the country. The SmartConnect router, offered at an entry cost of ₦25,000, comes with a SIM card, free installation, and a complimentary 30-day unlimited data bundle […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa Foundation Presents Nigerian Students with Tech Scholarships

In a bold step towards advancing access to education and youth empowerment in Nigeria and the rest of the continent, the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has announced that two Nigerian students, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Airtel Africa Fellowship. These scholars will pursue undergraduate […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria Highlights Key Network Initiatives to Benefit from Doubled Investments

Airtel Nigeria has announced that its recently doubled investments will directly accelerate critical network initiatives including nationwide coverage expansion, capacity augmentation through spectrum acquisition, fibre rollout, and satellite partnerships with Starlink and OneWeb. Harmanpreet Dhillon, Chief Technology Officer, disclosed these initiatives during an appearance on NTA International’s and NTA News24’s Economy Watch programme, where he […]

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