From Small Change to Big Bucks: How Airtime Loans Became Telcos’ Billion-Naira Cash Cow
Lagos, Nigeria – August 15, 2025 Airtime lending, once dismissed as a minor telecom add-on, has ballooned into a multi-billion naira goldmine for Nigeria’s mobile network operators, fuelled by the growing need for instant credit among millions of subscribers. Once a backup for emergencies, airtime loans are now a daily lifeline for users who can’t