MTN Nigeria has appealed to customers for patience and understanding as 101 network sites across Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States will experience temporary downtime on Saturday, October 25, 2025, due to a scheduled network maintenance exercise.
The planned intervention, which will run from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability and long-term network performance.
According to a statement from the company, the activity involves a fibre cutover operation along the AFCOT–Bawo Village route, targeting 101 network sites spread across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The upgrade, MTN explained, is a major step in its broader programme to eliminate damaged fibre spans, reduce multiple joints, and improve overall optical and network stability.
“This planned maintenance is a continuation of the restoration work we began in August 2025 along the same route. The exercise will ensure stronger, more resilient connections for our customers in the affected regions,” the company said.
The affected LGAs include Nasarawa in Kano State; Girei, Song, Mubi North, Hong, Gombi, Fufore, Mubi South, Madagali, Michika, Maiha, Chibok, and Yola North in Adamawa State; and Askira/Uba and Shani in Borno State.
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MTN noted that because the fibre route is linear and unprotected, services including 2G, 3G, 4G, and some enterprise solutions will experience temporary downtime during the two-hour maintenance window.
While acknowledging the potential inconvenience, MTN Nigeria appealed for customer patience and understanding, stressing that the upgrade is essential for long-term service quality and resilience in the region.
“We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate our customers’ understanding as we work to deliver a more stable and efficient network experience,” the statement added.
The exercise is part of MTN Nigeria’s broader network modernization and infrastructure optimization programme, which has seen the company expand its fibre footprint, deploy advanced optical technologies, and improve redundancy across major routes nationwide.
By executing this latest cutover, MTN aims to significantly reduce service disruptions caused by fibre faults and improve overall data and voice quality across the affected states.
