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Birnin Gwari Is Still Offline Three Years After Nigeria’s Telecom Shutdown

At dusk, Najibullah Nakaka begins a 20-minute steep climb to Wajen Etisalat, a hilly neighbourhood in Birnin Gwari, Nigeria, where the mobile signal is slightly stronger. Locals gave it the name, which translates to Etisalat’s Place, because it is one of the few spots where you might find internet access, even if only momentarily. The name harks back to Etisalat, the former name of 9mobile, a local telecom operator that once had a stronger prese…
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HumAngle Media Limited broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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