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Airtel Nigeria eyes resilient network with new investments

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Airtel Nigeria yesterday said its doubled investments will directly accelerate critical network initiatives including nationwide coverage expansion, capacity augmentation through spectrum acquisition, fibre rollout, and satellite partnerships with Starlink and OneWeb. Its Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon, disclosed these initiatives during national Tv’s Economy Watch programme, where he reaffirmed telco’s commitment to building a more…

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Customs, NAFDAC MoU working as N3.7b expired drugs hand over demonstrates

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A:, Ikeja, has said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) it signed with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is working as demonstrated by the hand over of expired drugs to NAFDAC. The Controller of the Unit, Mohammed Shuaibu disclosed this…

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SIM reg: T2 empowers officers with eKYC web app

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

T2 has made a significant breakthrough with the launch of its Electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) Web Application, just weeks after unveiling its bold new identity. This innovative tool is specifically designed for SIM registration officers (SROs), empowering them to verify potential and existing customers and solidify the brand’s commitment to a seamless customer experience…

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Imo govt backs Chiney Ogwumike’s vision for girl-child empowerment through sports

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has thrown his weight behind the dream of Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike. He pledged his support when Ogwumike visited the state to launch her foundation dedicated to empowering the girl-child through sports. On behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Lady…

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Schneider Electric urges sustainability in closing Nigeria’s 28m housing gap

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Schneider Electric has pushed for sustainable, resilient, hyper-efficient, and digitally connected housing infrastructure to pave the way for people-centric and environmentally responsible buildings. Offer Manager, Digital Building Anglophone Africa, Mark Freeman, gave the advice in Lagos during the launch of a new range of innovative products designed for industrial, commercial and residential use, headlined by…

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Schneider Electric unveils cost effective products

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the immediate availability of the GoPact Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) and the GoPact Manual Transfer Switch (MTS) to the West African region. The GoPact MCCB and GoPact MTS form part of Schneider Electric’s…

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5G adoption pushes smartphone shipments to Nigeria, others up by 3%

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

The increasing adoption of the fifth generation (5G) in Nigeria and other countries on the continent and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) has pushed smartphone market growth to three per cent YoY in Q2 2025. The increment in the smartphone shipment was also driven by channel activities, affordable 5G devices, and improved economic conditions….

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Visa, PEMANDU partner to drive governments’ efficiency

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Visa and PEMANDU Associates have entered a strategic partnership to support governments in advancing efficiency and better sectoral outcomes for their citizens, while also driving greater financial inclusion and improved access and quality of basic services. The partnership will help governments implement capabilities in digital payments, digital identity, and emerging technology – delivered through innovative…

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Nigeria’s forex reserves rises to $41b

TheMorning Star1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Nigeria’s foreign reserves has reached $41 billion, highest point since December 2021, sparking cautious cheers in Abuja, the seat of government. To put it simply, foreign reserves are the country’s emergency savings, mostly in dollars, used to pay for imports like fuel, machinery, and food. Hitting this level is a sharp turnaround from late 2024…

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