Airtel Nigeria, the largest operating unit within African group, has emerged as a key growth driver for the Group’s impressive Q1 2026 performance, contributing significantly to the 24.9% constant currency revenue increase reported across the continent.
Thanks to strategic tariff adjustments and rising demand for data services, Airtel Nigeria recorded strong double-digit growth in mobile service revenue.
The country also saw a surge in smartphone adoption, contributing to a broader increase in data consumption, which helped push data revenue growth to over 38% Group-wide.
In line with Airtel’s mission to bridge the digital divide, Nigeria witnessed one of the highest increases in data users and 4G coverage, backed by ongoing network expansion and fibre rollouts.
The introduction of innovative solutions like Airtel Spam Alert, an AI-powered anti-fraud tool, further strengthened trust in digital services and underlined the operator’s customer-first approach.
Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa, noted:
“Nigeria remains a cornerstone of our operations, not just in terms of scale but in setting the pace for innovation and execution. The impact of our pricing updates and product expansion has been felt in Nigeria, with results showing improved customer engagement and service uptake.”
Airtel Nigeria also played a major role in the Group’s mobile money growth, helping expand access to financial services and boost transaction values as part of a broader push toward digital financial inclusion.
With macroeconomic challenges beginning to stabilise and digital demand continuing to rise, Airtel Nigeria is well-positioned to maintain its leadership in delivering affordable, high-quality connectivity and financial services to millions of Nigerians.
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