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Airtel Africa Foundation celebrates International Volunteer Day, honours employee volunteers

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the impact of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative by which employees volunteer their time, expertise, and personal resources to advancing the Foundation’s mission across 14 African markets. The celebration brought together volunteers at the Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in…

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Ahead Detty December, Bolt announces surge in airport trips

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

RIDE hailing outfit, Bolt, has announced a significant surge in airport trips, signaling increased arrivals of Nigerians in the diaspora, tourists, and holiday travelers into major cities. This, the outfit said, is in preparation for the festive period globally celebrated as ‘Detty December’. According to internal mobility data from Bolt, airport trips grew sharply between…

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MAX lauds Senate on petrol vehicle phase-out

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

MOBILITY and clean energy company, MAX, has commended Senate’s advancement on the bill proposing the gradual phase-out of petrol-powered vehicles, which has now scaled its Second Reading. The company also restated its commitment to Nigeria’s clean mobility future, saying the development marked a significant milestone in the nation’s transition toward sustainable, affordable, and future-ready transportation….

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Rewane sees unprecedented economic reset next year with stronger Naira, faster growth

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Nigeria could enter 2026 on its strongest economic footing in more than a decade, according to leading economist, Bismarck Rewane. He said a combination of easing inflation, rising investment, major corporate listings and stabilising monetary conditions will propel the country into a new and more durable cycle of growth. Presenting his projections at the Parthian…

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PEBEC: NCC among top five performing agencies

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category. The NCC was recognized alongside the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, which emerged overall best-performing agency; the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, which…

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Nigeria’s telecom sector attracts $991m FDI

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

Between 2022 and 2024, Nigeria’s telecom sector attracted $991million in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the economy. According to a report prepared by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), FDI into the Nigerian telecom industry in year 2023 was approximately $134,754,819.27 against $399, 905,531.38 as at year 2022. In 2024, it was approximately $456,589,936.15 against $134,754,819.27…

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Nigeria losing huge FX cash to raw pineapple export

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Nigeria is losing huge foreign exchange (FX) cash in the global pineapple market because of the country’s dependence on raw export of the produce as the only revenue source, according to a farmers’ group that specializes in pineapple growing, processing and marketing. Currently, the global market value of the pineapple market is estimated at approximately…

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SMEDAN seeks MTN’s collaboration to boost digital economy

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

To boost job creation as well as digital technology penetration in the country, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) has appealed to MTN Nigeria for collaboration. Its Director-General, Charles Odii, who made the appeal said with millions of small businesses depending on accurate guidance and easy-to-access support, MTN and SMEDAN’s shared platform…

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Yuletide: Konga unveils nationwide Naija Shopping Festival discounts

TheMorning Star5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially flagged off the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring unmatched value, convenience, and festive cheer to millions of households. Running from December 7 to 31, the campaign aims to empower shoppers with massive discounts, special offers, and unique gifting opportunities as…

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