Nigerian travellers may now access free, high-speed internet at major airports thanks to the national rollout of airport Wi-Fi.
The project, a public-private partnership between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and MTN Nigeria, aims to modernise aviation infrastructure.
The initiative was piloted on Thursday at Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.
The introduction is a big milestone following years of public outrage over the lack of dependable connectivity in Nigerian airports.
Passengers had long complained on social media and travel forums about offline terminals, limited data access, and inefficiencies caused by outdated digital infrastructure.
Speaking at the Launch in Lagos, FAAN’s director of airport operations, said the initiative is part of a wider effort to transform airports from mere transit points into digitally-enabled hubs.
“For too long, passengers have experienced the frustration of being disconnected when connectivity mattered most. With this launch, waiting time becomes productive time,” he said.
MTN Nigeria’s chief enterprise business officer, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, assured users that the network would be reliable, secure, and easy to access, noting that airports are critical gateways for business travellers, tourists, and service providers who rely on seamless connectivity.
“The free Wi-Fi service will soon extend to the MMIA Temporary Terminal and later to Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Kano international airports,” she said.
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