Airtel group CEO commissions premium experience centres in Lagos, as retail expansion accelerates - ITREALMS

Airtel Africa Group Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, has officially commissioned two new premium experience centres at DAT Mall in Sangotedo and Marina, Lagos, marking a major milestone in Airtel Nigeria’s aggressive nationwide retail expansion, reports ITREALMS.

The launch forms an integral part of Airtel Nigeria’s ongoing rollout of 500 planned premium experience centres, with over 350 already operational across the country. Designed to bring high-quality customer service directly into local communities, the expanded footprint gives subscribers seamless access to Airtel’s rapidly growing portfolio of connectivity, enterprise, and digital solutions.

Airtel Nigeria CEO urges adoption of intelligent technology platforms to accelerate national growth - ITREALMS

The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, has called on corporate executives and business leaders to accelerate the country's digital trajectory by aggressively embracing intelligent technology platforms designed to spearhead innovation, maximize productivity, and anchor sustainable economic growth, reports ITREALMS.

Balsingh made the call while addressing a gathering of industry captains at the Lagos Business School (LBS) Breakfast Club, on the strategic theme, "From Telco to TechCo." The telecom boss asserted that the telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving beyond basic connectivity to serve as the foundational bedrock for enterprise transformation and the broader digital economy.

Green ICT: Airtel Africa foundation debuts 'Green Schools' initiative across Nigeria to drive circular economy - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Africa Foundation, through its local subsidiary Airtel Nigeria, has officially launched the Airtel Green Schools initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The sustainability-driven framework is strategically designed to establish specialized environmental learning spaces within primary and secondary schools across the country.

Airtel Nigeria wins best in technology for development @2025 SERAS awards - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been recognized for its deep commitment to digital empowerment and national development, winning the coveted Best in Technology for Development award at the 2025 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The recognition specifically highlights Airtel’s impactful execution of the Airtel Africa Foundation’s vision locally, which leverages technology to drive social change. Airtel Nigeria received nominations in two highly competitive categories: Best Company in Environmental Stewardship and the eventual winning category, Best in Technology for Development.

Airtel Africa Foundation presents Nigerian students with tech scholarships to Plaksha University, India - ITREALMS

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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 studies in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, at Plaksha University in Mohali, India, an institution known for reimagining engineering education for the 21st century.

Airtel Nigeria CEO highlights data boom, nationwide connectivity as key innovation areas - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria's Managing Director and CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, has identified data demands and network connectivity as critical areas where the company is innovating to improve customer satisfaction, reports ITREALMS. 

Speaking at a media roundtable in Lagos, Balsingh emphasized the importance of investing in 5G and fibre technologies to build a scalable network that can support Nigeria's digital future.

Airtel Africa reports strong growth in customer base, data usage despite currency headwinds - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Africa plc has recorded strong growth in customer base and data usage despite currency headwinds, reports ITREALMS.

These indications was contained in the financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025, available to ITREALMS, which demonstrated robust operational growth despite the impact of currency devaluations across its markets.

Airtel wins 'Most Preferred Telecom Brand' @Nigerian NewsDirect awards - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria has been recognized as the Most Preferred and Admired Telecommunications Brand at the 14th edition of the esteemed Nigerian NewsDirect Awards held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island on Friday, 6th December 2024.

The award ceremony, themed “Achieving Economic Prosperity: The Role of Human Capacity Development, Fiscal Prudence, and Revenue Generation,” celebrated outstanding contributions made by individuals and corporate organisations to national development across sectors and industries.

Airtel partners with Google, elevate home entertainment - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications service provider Airtel Nigeria has announced an innovative partnership with Google to transform home entertainment across Nigeria.

The partnership, which was unveiled at an agreement signing ceremony at the telecom giant’s Lagos headquarters, integrates YouTube, the world’s largest video platform, into the ground-breaking Airtel Smart Router to deliver seamless internet connection and entertainment experiences for subscribers across the country.

Why Airtel named Dinesh Balsingh, CEO for Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider with presence in 14 countries across the continent, Airtel Africa, has adduced reasons for appointing Mr. Dinesh Balsingh, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, effective 1st November 2024, reports ITREALMS.

According to a press statement by the Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Femi Adeniran, made available to ITREALMS, by this appointment, Balsingh also becomes a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group.

Airtel Nigeria hosts UNICEF GenU 9JA committee, reinforces commitment - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria hosted the 2024 UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Steering Committee meeting at the Airtel Nigeria headquarters in Banana Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The breakfast meeting served as a collaborative forum, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, and civil society to review GenU 9JA’s progress in providing Nigerian youth with digital learning, upskilling, and pathways to meaningful employment.

World Environment Day: Airtel promotes plastic reduction @employee session - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications network, Airtel Nigeria marked World Environment Day by hosting an insightful session aimed at educating employees on the practice of tackling plastic pollution. 

The event was held on Tuesday, 4th May, 2024, at Airtel Head office, Banana Island, Lagos.

Airtel wins big @maiden ICAN-NGX awards - ITREALMS

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Airtel Africa, the leading telecommunications provider in Africa with its stock trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), emerged as a major winner at the inaugural edition of the ICAN-NGX Awards, carting away the Most Outstanding in Financial Reporting and the overall gold across all categories, amidst other nominations.

According to the Director, Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran in a press statement available to 
ITREALMS, said, these honors were announced at a special ceremony held on Friday, 17th May 2024, at the NGX headquarters in Lagos.

Airtel Nigeria leads telecom market surge - ITREALMS

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In a recent revelation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Airtel Nigeria has emerged as a standout performer in the country’s telecommunications sector, marking significant gains in market share over the past year.

According to the NCC data, by the end of March 2024, Airtel Nigeria has grown its market share over the last year into a remarkable 29%, solidifying its position as a leading telecom provider in the region.

Lagos to host Airtel-supported NXtra Data Centre event - ITREALMS

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Airtel Africa is set to host a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its first NXtra Data Center in the city of Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The event, ITREALMS gathered has been scheduled for 12th of March 2024 at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos and is expected to have in attendance distinguished guests, including the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani.

Airtel wins partnership of the year award @2023 SERAS - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, has won the coveted Partnership of the Year award at the 17th edition of the prestigious Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, December 15, 2023. The accolade was in recognition of Airtel’s the Re-imagine Education initiative, a consequential collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

According to the SERAS organizers, the jury’s selection of Airtel is in recognition of the benchmark set by the telecom giant in synergy, impact, and innovation through its visionary collaborations, noting that Airtel's partnership with UNICEF has delivered commendable improvement to the education system of Nigeria.

Airtel Nigeria appoints Kemi Ariyo, Dhillon Hermanpreet as directors - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced the appointment of two directors to join its executive leadership team.

The company named Kemi Ariyo as the new Director of Information and Technology and Harmanpreet Singh Dhillon as Director of Network Transformation and Planning.

Airtel pledges support for Africa’s digitalization agenda - ITREALMS

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Leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with presence in 14 countries across Africa, the Airtel Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue driving the digitalization of the continent to unlock new opportunities and promote inclusive, sustainable growth.

Speaking when he met the President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the Group CEO of Airtel Africa, Dr Segun Ogunsanya indicated the firm’s plans to boost investments that are geared towards supporting the country’s target of achieving at least 20% internet access by 2030 in the quest of the Government of Malawi to become a self-reliant, industrialised middle-income economy.

Airtel rewards top-performing partners for half-year achievement - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria has rewarded some commercial partners across the company’s six operating regions under its second half-year Break-Free Partners Contest, reports ITREALMS.

Upon completion of the contest, Airtel Nigeria presented six Channel Partners (CP) and six Super Mini Franchise (SMF) partners with a 15KVA Perkins diesel generator each.

Airtel spotlights 'Struggles of Albinism' in episode 2 @Airtel Touching Lives Season 7 - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Nigeria is set to reveal the rarely discussed struggles associated with living with albinism in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

This is the second episode of Airtel Touching Lives, which will air on Sunday, 2nd July 2023.