Airtel Africa Announces Updated Total Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure

Airtel Africa Plc has notified the market of its updated share capital and total voting rights in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R.

In a statement released on Monday, 1 December 2025, from London and Lagos, the telecoms and mobile money services provider confirmed that its issued share capital as of the close of business on 28 November 2025 stood at 3,656,000,539 ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each. This figure includes 7,489,044 ordinary shares held in treasury, which do not carry voting rights.

Airtel Africa noted that the exclusion of treasury shares places the total number of voting rights available to shareholders at 3,648,511,495. This number will serve as the denominator for determining when investors must notify the company of changes to their shareholdings under FCA transparency rules.

The update forms part of the routine disclosures required of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, ensuring clarity around share capital and investor obligations.

News.ng reports that the telecom giant’s share price as of Monday stood at N2,270.00 on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). Airtel Africa began the year with a share price of N2,156.90 and has since gained 5.24%, ranking it 105th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance.

Airtel Africa is the 132nd most traded stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the past three months (Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2025).

Furthermore, a total volume of 51,361 shares—across 188 deals—valued at N129 million was traded over the period, with an average of 815 traded shares per session.

Data obtained revealed that a significant volume of 8,093 shares was recorded on 19 November 2025, the highest within the same period.