The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with MTN Nigeria has launched free WiFi services at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The service was inaugurated on Thursday by FAAN’s Managing Director/CEO, Olubunmi Kuku, represented by the Director of Airport Operations, Abdullahi Mahmood. According to the agency, the service will soon expand to other terminals and international airports across Nigeria within three months.
Key Highlights
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Free and accessible: The WiFi service is available to all passengers and airport users.
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Public-Private Partnership: Mahmood noted the collaboration with MTN demonstrates the effectiveness of PPPs in modernizing airport infrastructure and digital economy initiatives.
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Digital transformation agenda: The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Ministry of Aviation’s modernization efforts under Minister Festus Keyamo.
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MTN assurance: Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, confirmed that the service would be reliable, secure, and efficient.
FAAN had previously announced a ban on cash transactions for all airport services, effective February 28, 2026, as part of its digitalization drive.
