MTN to shut down network temporarily in Adamawa, Borno, Kano

MTN to shut down network temporarily in Adamawa, Borno, Kano

Telecommunications provider MTN Nigeria has announced a scheduled network maintenance exercise set for Friday, October 25, which will temporarily disrupt connectivity in parts of Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States.

In a statement released Tuesday, the company said the two-hour operation—scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.—will affect 101 network sites across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the three northern states. The affected areas include Nasarawa LGA 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.

MTN explained that the maintenance is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance network reliability and strengthen fibre infrastructure in the region. “This planned maintenance is a continuation of the restoration work we began in August 2025 along the same route,” the company stated. “The exercise will ensure stronger, more resilient connections for our customers in the affected regions.”

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The operation involves a fibre cutover on a newly relocated cable segment between AFCOT and Bawo village, replacing previously damaged spans and reducing multiple joints that have compromised optical performance and network stability.

MTN noted that services on its 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as 10 enterprise connections, will be unavailable during the maintenance window due to the linear and unprotected nature of the fibre route.

Describing the initiative as part of a broader network upgrade, the company said the goal is to eliminate recurring faults and improve connectivity for users in northern Nigeria. “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.

MTN assured that full connectivity will be restored immediately after the maintenance period and reiterated its commitment to improving network quality, uptime, and resilience across underserved regions of the country.

MTN to shut down network temporarily in Adamawa, Borno, Kano