Tag: Airtel Nigeria

Telecom

Airtel Delivers Free Employability Training to Young Nigerians @ World Youth Skills Day

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Nigeria’s future workforce with a high-impact virtual masterclass designed to equip young people with the practical skills required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven economy. The Initiative, held to commemorate World Youth Skills Day 2026, themed “Skills for a Shared Future – The […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria CEO Urges Adoption of Intelligent Technology Platforms to Accelerate National Growth

Dinesh Balsingh, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, has called on business leaders to accelerate Nigeria’s digital future by embracing intelligent technology platforms that drive innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the Lagos Business School (LBS) Breakfast Club on the theme, “From Telco to TechCo,” Balsingh said the telecommunications industry is evolving beyond connectivity […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Airtel Green Schools to Promote Sustainability Education in Nigeria

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has launched the Airtel Green Schools initiative, a sustainability-focused programme designed to create environmental learning spaces in primary and secondary schools. The spaces, which are branded Airtel Garden, have been introduced as part of Airtel Nigeria’s activities to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day, themed “Climate Action”. According to […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa Foundation Completes Year One Scholarship Disbursement for 100 Tech Scholars in Nigeria

The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has completed the disbursement of first year funding to the first cohort of 100 beneficiaries under its flagship Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Programme. The initiative, which was launched to support high-performing but financially disadvantaged 100-level students studying technology-related courses in public universities, covers tuition, accommodation, stipends, and other […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa Foundation Awards Scholarships to First Batch of Nigerian Undergraduates

Airtel Africa Foundation has inducted the first Nigerian cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship that offers fully paid scholarships for students pursuing undergraduate courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics across the continent. During a ceremony held at Airtel Nigeria headquarters in Lagos, Airtel Africa Foundation’s Chairman, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, alongside Airtel Nigeria’s CEO, […]

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 […]

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