Airtel Nigeria Suspends Airtime and Data Borrowing Services

Airtel Nigeria has announced a temporary suspension of its airtime and data borrowing services, which previously allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime and data until their next recharge. The announcement was made on Friday by Femi Adeniran, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria.

This decision is part of the company's ongoing efforts to adjust and align its operations with evolving regulatory requirements in Nigeria's telecommunications sector. Despite the suspension of these credit services, Airtel Nigeria assures customers that they will continue to have uninterrupted access to standard airtime and data purchases through existing channels.

Ismail Adeshina, Director of Marketing at Airtel Nigeria, described the move as a necessary response to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to protect consumer interests. The company will communicate updates regarding the status of the suspended services to customers as developments occur.