LAGOS, July 8 – Airtel Africa has said that it has reduced its disel use by 9.1 million litres owing to the shift in energy usage. The company said the reduction was driven in part by the conversion of 390 network sites to on-grid power, helping improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
Based on Nigeria’s average diesel retail price of between N1,409 and N1,450 per litre in December 2025, the lower diesel consumption is estimated to be worth between N12.8 billion and N13.2 billion.
Speaking during a media roundtable in Lusaka, Zambia, Airtel Africa Chief Executive Officer Sunil Taldar said the company remains focused on growing its business while improving environmental performance, expanding digital inclusion and supporting economic development across its markets.
Beyond energy savings, Airtel Africa said it recycled 94 per cent of the waste generated during the year as part of its resource efficiency and circular economy efforts.
The company also reported that its network now reaches 81.9 per cent of the population across the 14 African countries where it operates, increasing access to digital and financial services. Its Airtel Money platform grew to 54.1 million customers supported by 2.4 million agents, with women making up 44.1 per cent of users.
Through the Airtel Africa Foundation, the company invested $6.2 million in programmes covering education, financial inclusion, environmental sustainability and digital access.
It also said its partnership with UNICEF has connected 3,296 schools to free internet, reaching more than two million learners and 38,868 teachers. In addition, 64 free digital learning platforms served more than 11 million learners, over 30,000 young people received digital skills training, and more than 250 undergraduate students were awarded STEM scholarships through the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship programme.
