Court reinstates airtime, data lending services on major telecommunication networks
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Nigeria’s Federal High Court ordered telecoms such as MTN and Airtel to immediately restore “borrow‑credit” airtime and data lending services, ending a nationwide suspension. The ruling returns vital low‑cost credit to millions of subscribers who rely on these services for daily communication and online access.
Relief has come for millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria following a court ruling ordering the reinstatement of airtime and data lending services on major networks. The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, directed telecom operators including MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria to immediately restore the popular “borrow credit” and […] Court reinstates airtime, data lending services on major telecommunication networks