Airtel Nigeria Revenue Rises 45% To N1.37trn Amid Data Earnings Boost

Airtel Nigeria’s revenue rose by 45 per cent to N1.37 trillion in the six months ended September 2026, driven largely by surging demand for mobile data services, which generated N732.6 billion during the period.
The performance represents an increase from N941.2 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, underscoring the growing contribution of internet consumption to the telecommunications company’s earnings amid rising demand for broadband connectivity.
The half-year financial results of its parent company, Airtel Africa Plc, showed that data revenue increased by 52.7 per cent from N480.7 billion recorded a year earlier to N732.6 billion, accounting for more than half of ...