Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria has been named the Most Preferred and Admired Telecommunications Brand at the 14th Nigerian NewsDirect Awards! This remarkable recognition, presented to us at a gala held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel last weekend, is another acknowledgement of our teams' continued dedication to giving Nigeria a Reason to Imagine. A massive thank you to Nigerian NewsDirect Newspaper for this award Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for Nigeria! We're honored and humbled. #AirtelNigeria #TelecomChampion #DigitalInclusion #CommunityEmpowerment #NigerianNewsDirectAwards

We’re beyond excited to announce our game-changing partnership with Google to elevate the home entertainment experience for more people across Nigeria. Say hello to the Airtel Smart Router, now with YouTube integration! Imagine turning a regular, traditional, or analog TV into a smart TV by simply plugging in a simple portable device. The Airtel Smart Router offers a two-in-one benefit. It provides Wi-Fi access to up to 10 devices and converts an analog TV into a smart TV. At a meeting last week to unveil this collaboration, the Airtel and Google teams announced that the Smart Router now includes a custom YouTube app, a dedicated YouTube button on the remote, and is powered by an operating system optimized with YouTube. Now, the Smart Router, which retails for N25,000 and comes with free unlimited data for 30 days, makes it much easier for users across the country to stream movies, football matches, cartoons, music, tutorials, inspirational content, podcasts, and much more. Smart Router doesn’t just change the channel, it changes television for good. #AirtelNigeria #YouTube #SmartRouter Femi Oshinlaja 'Femi(Ade) Adeniran, MBA,PMP,Scrum Master(CSM) Ismail Olusegun Adeshina Goriola Bakare Sinmisola Olasoji (Nojimu-Yusuf) Olumide Balogun Airtel Africa

Airtel Nigeria has partnered with Mobihealth International to provide accessible and affordable telemedicine services to customers across the country. This partnership offers Nigerians the ability to access teleconsultations, prescription services, genuine medication delivery, and licensed healthcare professionals, all from the convenience of their mobile phones.   This service targets underserved communities facing barriers to traditional healthcare, extending the telemedicine services to rural and remote areas across Nigeria, ensuring that even the most vulnerable populations can access quality and affordable healthcare.   Airtel Nigeria Mobihealth International #AirtelAfrica #AirtelNigeria #DigitalHealth

Last week, we gathered to bid farewell to an extraordinary leader, Mr. Carl Cruz, as he wrapped up his tenure as CEO of Airtel Nigeria. As chief executive, Carl left an indelible mark, not only on the business but also on every one of us who had the privilege to work with him. The send-off, which coincided with his birthday, was a celebration of his impact and it was marked with laughter, heartfelt speeches, and cherished memories. Dear Carl Cruz, thank you for your unforgettable contributions and for showing us what leadership with a purpose looks like. As you embark on this new chapter back home, know that you and your amiable wife, Adelle, will always have a family here in Nigeria. Godspeed, Boss. #ThankYouCarl #AirtelNigeria #Leadership Airtel Africa Dinesh Balsingh Raghvendra Gupta Harmanpreet Dhillon Kemi Ariyo FITP Ogo Ofomata Adebimpe Ayo-Elias (FCIPM) Femi Oshinlaja Phanindra Nichanametla 'Femi(Ade) Adeniran, MBA,PMP,Scrum Master(CSM) Ismail Olusegun Adeshina Sam Adeoye Chioma Okolie Bennet Ogbebor Oladokun Oye

In recognition of their remarkable work, the leaders of our tech divisions were at the weekend bestowed with prestigious honors by their industry peers. Airtel Nigeria Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon; and Director of Information and Technology, Kemi Ariyo; bagged not two, but THREE awards at the 5th Edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards.   Harman took home the Gold Award for Innovative Leaders in the telecommunications sector and was also named the Overall Tech Champion of the Year.   Kemi, on her part, won the Silver Award for Innovative Leaders for her groundbreaking impact in driving technological advancements. The ceremony was held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.   We are indeed proud to have these top-flight professionals on our team. Congratulations, Harman and Kemi!   #AirtelNigeria #Innovation #Excellence #TechAwards Kemi Ariyo FITP Harmanpreet Dhillon Dinesh Balsingh Raghvendra Gupta Phanindra Nichanametla Femi Oshinlaja Ogo Ofomata 'Femi(Ade) Adeniran, MBA,PMP,Scrum Master(CSM) Airtel Africa

We are tremendously excited to announce the appointment of Dinesh Balsingh as our new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.   With a 24-year track record of impressive success in the telecommunications industry, Dinesh arrives with tremendous experience to lead our operations. This is Dinesh’s second time in Nigeria, having occupied the role of Chief Commercial Officer from 2018 to 2021. His expertise in driving growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction will undoubtedly propel Airtel Nigeria to future accomplishments for subscribers and the larger society.   We are honored to have Dinesh on board and cannot wait to see the incredible impact he will make as the captain of our team. Join us in welcoming Mr. Dinesh Balsingh back to the Airtel Nigeria family!   #DineshBalsingh #AirtelNigeriaNewCEO #Leadership Dinesh Balsingh Airtel Africa Femi Oshinlaja 'Femi(Ade) Adeniran, MBA,PMP,Scrum Master(CSM) Adebimpe Ayo-Elias (FCIPM) Ismail Olusegun Adeshina Kemi Ariyo FITP Ogo Ofomata Ngozi Akamelu

Airtel Africa is committed to driving transformative change across the continent, starting with our children. This dedication aligns with our core company objectives and African Union's vision of achieving the 'Africa We Want'.    Today, as we mark #WorldChildrensDay, we reflect on the progress we've made in addressing the critical changes needed to improve education systems for children across the continent in partnership with UNICEF.   In 2021, we launched this partnership as part of a $57 million commitment to support digital education and help bridge the digital divide for vulnerable children in remote communities, in collaboration with African governments.   This partnership now in its third year has connected over 1,200 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers to use digital tools, and reached more than 1 million students with high-quality digital education resources across 13 African countries.   We are proud of the milestones we've attained thus far in equipping African children with essential digital tools for a brighter future. And as we acknowledge that more needs to be done, we commit to do more in the coming years to achieve the transformation of Africa's education and empower the continent's future leaders.    #AirtelAfrica #WorldChildrensDay #DigitalEducation

Today, we mark International Men's Day, celebrating the positive contributions being made by men in our societies. At Airtel Nigeria, we recognize the importance of positive male role models who support the mental and physical wellbeing of other men. We believe that men, as leaders and changemakers, play a vital role in shaping a more progressive society. Let's celebrate the men who make a difference! Share stories of positive male role models who inspire you. #InternationalMensDay #PositiveMaleRoleModels Carl Cruz Dinesh Balsingh Femi Oshinlaja 'Femi(Ade) Adeniran, MBA,PMP,Scrum Master(CSM) Ismail Olusegun Adeshina Raghvendra Gupta Phanindra Nichanametla Harmanpreet Dhillon Oladokun Oye Joachim Okere Tunde kuponiyi Shola Adeyemi Airtel Africa

On Tuesday, we reviewed the progress of our ongoing work with UNICEF Generation Unlimited as we hosted the 2024 GenU 9JA Steering Committee meeting at our Banana Island Lagos headquarters. It's exciting to see how far we have collectively come in empowering Nigerian youth through digital learning, upskilling, and job opportunities. Our partnership with UNICEF is focused on connecting schools to the internet and ensuring open access to learning platforms such as Yoma and the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP). We're dedicated to have helped 20 million young Nigerians acquire skills, get employed, and start their own businesses by 2030. While we say a huge thank you to UNICEF for sharing this grand vision with us, we extend our congratulations to the YPATs (Young People’s Action Teams) for inspiring us all with their courage, vision, and creativity. #GenU9JA #ReimagineEducation #AirtelAfrica Carl Cruz Airtel Africa Celine Lafoucriere 'Femi(Ade) Adeniran, MBA,PMP,Scrum Master(CSM) Femi Oshinlaja Ochuko E. Babagana Yahaya Aminu Chioma Okolie Sam Adeoye Airtel Africa Foundation

We are tremendously pleased to graduate the first cohort of the Airtel Nigeria Open Talent Economy (OTE) program. The OTE is a groundbreaking initiative by Airtel Nigeria to actively prepare undergraduates for the demands of various professions in the 21st century. This first cohort included 14 Nigerian undergraduates from the Pan Atlantic University, Lead City University, Federal University of Technology Akure, Oduduwa University, and the University of California. Over the course of 120 days, these interns received field training and the opportunity to contribute to live projects, gaining real business-world experience. Codenamed "Airternship", the OTE is a two-way engagement mechanism by which, as an organization, we also stay in touch with the dreams and aspirations of the youth population, so we can support their dreams. As always, our mission is to give young talents a reason to imagine. #AirtelNigeria #Airternship #YoungTalent #Innovation Airtel Africa Carl Cruz 'Femi(Ade) Adeniran, MBA,PMP,Scrum Master(CSM) Adebimpe Ayo-Elias (FCIPM) Sam Adeoye Olubusola Basanya Theodora Chukwuma GPHRi, ACIPM