TheMorning Star, Author at The Morning Star News

APC supporters of Apata, Doherty, others protest Lagos primary election fraud

TheMorning Star1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

By Kolade Kokumo, Lagos Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State have stormed the party’s secretariat, protesting alleged irregularities that characterised the recently concluded House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primary elections in several constituencies across the state.The protesters, comprising party members, supporters and loyalists of aggrieved aspirants, called…

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Climate Action Is Increasingly a Business Imperative

TheMorning Star1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

By Dinesh Balsingh Every day, millions of Nigerians rely on our network to learn, work, trade, and stay connected. Yet, behind every call, every transaction, and every digital interaction lies a question that every business must now confront: how do we power growth without compromising the future of the environment? I was reminded of this…

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MEA Q1 smartphone shipments dip 7% on memory prices, conflicts

TheMorning Star2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) mobile shipments declined by 7% YoY in Q1 2026, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025, according to Counterpoint’s latest Market Monitor. The decline was due to increasing prices stemming from the memory crisis, as well as the regional conflict in the Middle East which…

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Nigeria’s, 36 other Africa’s startups share $135m cash in May

TheMorning Star2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

No fewer than 37 start-ups in Africa announced a total of $135m in funding through $100k+ deals (equity, debt, grants; excl. exits) in May 2026. According to the latest stats shared by Africa: The Big Deal, deal activity improved again after April (32) and the March low (22), but remains below the previous 12-month average…

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Epileptic power supply costs Nigeria $35b yearly, says report

TheMorning Star2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Nigeria’s epileptic electricity situation is costing the economy more than $35billion (about ₦48 trillion) annually, according to a new economic brief released by financial expert and Director of Arthur Group, Martins Itua. The report blamed the losses to chronic power shortages, widespread reliance on self-generated electricity, disrupted business operations, damaged equipment, and post-harvest losses across…

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Prince Ekeh pushes for stablecoins, digital trust to catalyse Africa’s commerce revolution

TheMorning Star2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem is at a critical turning point. While significant progress has been made in payments, financial technology, and online transactions, industry leaders agree that the next phase of growth will depend on how effectively businesses reduce operational friction, embrace emerging technologies, and build trust across borders. These issues took centre stage at…

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MTN Nigeria Maintains IFRS S1, S2 Compliance Streak

TheMorning Star2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Global pressure on corporations to provide transparent climate and sustainability disclosures is reshaping reporting standards across capital markets. Anticipating that shift, MTN released its first sustainability report in 2018. And it has just published its 2025 Sustainability Report in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2. It is one of the few…

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Why your data depletes, by MTN Nigeria

TheMorning Star2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The quality of content subscribers consumes and the increasing number of connected devices all contributes to higher data usage, it was gathered at the weekend. Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Dr Karl Toriola, who spoke in Lagos underscored the growing importance of data in today’s digital economy and the importance of trust and greater…

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BoI clinches double honours at EMEA Finance Awards for Sustainability, Social Impact Leadership

TheMorning Star2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the recently concluded EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, reinforcing its position as a leading development finance institution driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Africa. The Bank received the Best Sustainability Deal in Africa Award for its financing intervention under the Nigeria Distributed…

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