Lagos resident seeks ₦232m from Airtel, ATC over alleged telecom-site nuisance
November 9 coverage describes a longstanding court dispute. No fresh hearing or ruling was identified in the reports reviewed.
A Lagos resident, Sarah Akinya, is seeking ₦232 million in damages from Airtel Networks Limited and ATC Nigeria Wireless Infrastructure Limited over alleged nuisance linked to a telecommunications installation near her home in Okota, according to The Guardian.
The newspaper published its account on November 9. That date does not establish when the claim was filed or identify a new hearing.
According to its account of Akinya’s amended claim, she alleges that generator noise, vibrations and emissions have disrupted her household and damaged her property.
Damages and relocation sought
Akinya reportedly seeks ₦200 million for alleged nuisance and a further ₦32 million for alleged discomfort and suffering.
She also seeks relocation of the installation or an injunction restraining activities she says constitute a nuisance. The sums are claims before the court, not compensation awarded.
Longstanding proceedings
The Guardian identifies the case as LD/970/2007 before Justice Abisoye Bashua of the Lagos State High Court. The newspaper also reports that ATC was joined as a defendant on January 15, 2026.
Its account did not identify a fresh November hearing or ruling or establish the next hearing date.
Evidence and responses
Akinya reportedly relies on a Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency inspection to support her noise complaint. IDNN has not obtained the inspection report or independently verified the alleged property damage and its cause.
IDNN has not independently obtained the current pleadings or relevant court orders. The reports reviewed did not include the defendants’ responses to the amended claim or establish a judgment determining liability.
