Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services.
The service previously permitted qualified prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay later.
Femi Adeniran, Director, Corporate Communications said in a statement on Friday that the decision is part of ongoing adjustments to align its operations with evolving regulatory and operational requirements in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.
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Airtel Nigeria assured customers that they will continue to have uninterrupted access to standard airtime and data purchases through current channels.
Speaking on the development, the Director of Marketing, Ismail Adeshina, described the move as necessary and responsible.
“This is a necessary and responsible step as we align our operations with evolving requirements. Airtel Nigeria remains committed to the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and consumer protection, while continuing to innovate responsibly within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem,” he said.
The telecom provider also stated that consumers will receive information on the stopped service’s status in due course.
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The development coincides with increased regulatory scrutiny of credit-based services and digital lending in Nigeria’s telecom industry as operators adapt to new compliance requirements.
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