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FAAN, MTN Nigeria launch free WiFi service at Lagos, Abuja airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and MTN Nigeria have launched free WiFi services at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International

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February 19, 2026byThe Nation
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and MTN Nigeria have launched free WiFi services at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The internet service was launched at MMIA Terminal 2, Lagos by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku who was represented by the Director of Airport Operations, Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood.

Also present was the Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Nigeria, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, who represented the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Karl Toriola.

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The WiFi service, which is free for passengers and airport users, will be extended to the MMIA temporary terminal and other international airports across the country within the next three months.

Mrs. Kuku in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Henry Agbebire described the launch as a milestone for FAAN and a benchmark for digital infrastructure and passenger experience at Nigerian airports.

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She noted that the partnership with MTN Nigeria demonstrates how effective Public-Private Partnership (PPP) alignment can modernise infrastructure and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy.

She added that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the transformation drive of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

The representative of MTN Nigeria, Saint-Nwafor assured that the service would be reliable, secure, and efficient for all users.

She commended the FAAN management team for its collaboration and foresight in ensuring the successful completion of the project.

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