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Only 68.8% of Nigerians believe Covid-19 is real – SBM Intel
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Business
FIRS: We achieved 98% of our 2020 target — generated N4.9trn
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it generated a revenue of N4.9 trillion in 2020. According to a statement signed by Abdullahi Ahmad, FIRS director of communications and liaison, this represents 98 percent of its N5.076 trillion target. Read more
CBN to review products launched by licensed financial institutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will review the products and solutions being launched by licensed financial institutions. This was announced in a circular issued to all deposit money banks, mobile money operators and payment service providers on Monday and signed by Musa Jimoh, the director of payments system management department, and Kevin Amugo, director of financial policy and regulation department. Read more
Covid-19: Oxygen demand in Lagos State has risen 5 times – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned that the rising second wave of the pandemic in Lagos has seen the demand for oxygen rise 5 times from 70 six-litre cylinders per day to 350 six-litre cylinders at Yaba Mainland Hospital alone. The Governor also urged that all malaria-like symptoms should henceforth be considered as COVID-19 virus infection unless and until proven not to be so. Read more
Kano consortium gets N10bn CBN fund to revive companies affected by COVID-19
Kano Investment and Diaspora, in partnership with the Foreign Commonwealth Development ((LINKS) and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), says it has secured a N10 billion intervention fund from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to revive companies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
First cargo of Nigeria’s newest crude grade, Ayala, to arrive Europe
The first export cargo of Nigeria’s newest crude grade, Anyala, is reported to be on its way to Northwest Europe. According to a report from S&P Global Platts, while quoting trading and shipping sources, the cargo is likely to travel from Fos-sur-Mer to the Cressier refinery in Switzerland through the SPSE pipeline. Read more
Alibaba shares jump on Jack Ma’s first appearance in 3 months
Alibaba’s billionaire founder resurfaced as he spoke to 100 rural teachers through a video call, three months after his last public appearance in October, sending the e-commerce firm’s shares up more than 8% in Hong Kong. A recording of the call was first posted on a news portal backed by the government of Zhejiang, the eastern province where Alibaba is headquartered, and the video was verified by an Alibaba spokesperson. Read more
Trump's last-minute pardons include Bannon, Lil Wayne and scores of others
President Donald Trump issued a raft of 11th-hour pardons and commutations early Wednesday that included his onetime political strategist, a former top fundraiser and two well-known rappers but not himself or his family. The batch of 73 pardons and 70 commutations issued in the final hours of his presidency was expected, and is in keeping with a long-standing presidential tradition of exercising clemency powers at the last minute. Read more
Only 68.8% of Nigerians believe Covid-19 is real – SBM Intel
As the country and indeed, the rest of the world continues to be ravaged by the pandemic, only 68.8% of Nigerians believe Covid-19 is real. While 39.9% of Nigerians say they will take the vaccine, 63.3% are opposed to another lockdown. These and more details were disclosed by SBM Intel, a geopolitical research and strategic communications consulting firm in its recent Covid-19 report titled, ” Covid in Nigeria: The Second Wave”. Read more
Social
Nigerian Singers Waje, Ric Hassani Spark Wedding Rumours
Talented Nigerian singer, Waje and Ric Hassani have stirred wedding rumours following a lovey-dovey picture posted by Waje on her Instagram account. Waje could be seen in the picture smiling with Hassani placing his head on her laps. Although the full face of Hassani was not revealed in the picture, Waje tagged the talented singer in the post and wrote, “It’s time.” Read more
Rapper Zlatan spoils himself with Chevrolet Camaro worth N20M
Nigerian rapper Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael also known as Zlatan has acquired a Chevrolet Camaro worth N20M. The music star's latest acquisition was revealed by his associate Abu Abel Egbarin via his Instagram page on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Read more
Meghan Markle's Father Thomas Makes Bombshell Claims About That Leaked Letter
Thomas Markle has revealed his motivations for leaking the letter Meghan Markle wrote to him in August 2018. In a witness statement obtained by E! News on Jan. 19, Thomas told the U.K. High Court that he released Meghan's handwritten letter to The Daily Mail, because he felt that he was being "vilified" by a People article describing his relationship with the Duchess. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
“Self-reflection is our curse and our possibility.” - Arthur W. Frank
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