MTN, FAAN Launch Free High-Speed Wi-Fi at Major Nigerian Airports
By Admin,
Nigeria’s aviation and telecommunications sectors have recorded a significant milestone as MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), officially launched free high-speed Wi-Fi services at key international airports across the country.
The service is now live at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, marking the first phase of a nationwide airport connectivity rollout.
Speaking at the launch, MTN’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, described the initiative as a strong example of public–private collaboration designed to enhance passenger experience and expand digital access in public spaces.
“Connectivity is no longer a luxury but a critical enabler of modern life. This free airport Wi-Fi service will enable travellers to conduct business, access vital information, communicate with loved ones, and remain productive while in transit,” she said.
Saint-Nwafor added that airports are gateways to opportunity and convergence points for business travellers, tourists, airport personnel, and service providers — all of whom require reliable and seamless internet access. She noted that on-ground activations will commence in Lagos and Abuja in the coming weeks to drive awareness and encourage usage.
Beyond basic internet access, she explained that the Wi-Fi platform is analytics-enabled, generating insights into usage patterns and peak periods to support improved planning and service delivery, while remaining fully compliant with privacy and data protection regulations.
“For FAAN, this elevates service standards. For travellers, it delivers convenience and productivity. For MTN, it reinforces our commitment to national infrastructure development and digital inclusion,” she added.
In her remarks, FAAN Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, described the launch as a defining step in Nigeria’s airport modernisation drive. She said the initiative goes beyond connectivity, setting a new benchmark for digital infrastructure within the country’s aviation ecosystem.
Kuku highlighted the practical benefits of the service, noting that modern airports are centres of economic and human activity where passengers depend on real-time communication — from executives closing deals and students submitting applications, to families sharing travel moments and diplomats preparing for official engagements.
“For too long, passengers experienced the frustration of being disconnected when connection mattered most. Today, we are changing that narrative,” she stated.
She explained that the partnership aligns with the Federal Government’s digital economy agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and supports the modernisation vision of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
According to FAAN, the service will next be extended to the temporary terminal at MMIA, followed by deployments at international airports in Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Kano, with the long-term objective of ensuring that no Nigerian airport remains digitally disconnected.
Both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s aviation competitiveness and delivering a world-class passenger experience through sustainable public–private partnerships.
With the signal now live in Lagos and Abuja, travellers can access free, reliable Wi-Fi — a development stakeholders say marks a new phase of innovation, accessibility, and shared value in Nigerian aviation.
