Herconomy Updates
Come Hang Out with Us at Herconomy Open House!
Guys, it’s time to hang out again. and this time with a bit of retail therapy 😉😉😉!
Zephans & Co. will be hosting us this Friday for our March Open House and we will be pulling all the stops with drinks, games and lots of fun and networking.
Don’t even try to miss this!
Zephans & Co. just launched a new collection and they are one of the most affordable RTW companies, and the best part, you get up to 10% discount off all your purchases with your Gold Card.
Local Stories
FAAN warns Lagos travellers to arrive airports earlier than usual on Tuesday, March 22
FAAN has advised travellers in Lagos to arrive at the airports earlier than usual due to the commissioning of a newly built international terminal at the airport. Read more…
Anambra CP orders enforcement of Soludo’s ban on revenue collection, cash payment
The police command has moved to enforce the order of the Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, on the suspension of the collection of revenue and cash payment in motor parks, roads and others, as the... Read more…
APC convention: South-West govs reject Buhari’s allies as secretary, vice-chair
South-West politicians from the Congress for Progressive Change bloc in the All Progressives Congress are set to lose out at the national convention following their rejection by governors in the region, The PUNCH has learnt. Read more…
Tourism: Nigeria to host World Culture Festival 2022, targets over 3 million tourists
The Federal Government has announced that it will host the World Culture Festival 2022 in partnership with the Art of Living Foundation. Read more…
Queues persist in northern states despite 1.824 billion litres fuel supply
The queues by motorists for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, particularly in Abuja and northern states have refused to clear despite the supply of about 1.824 billion litres of PMS by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Read more…
International Stories
Ukraine conflict: Russia trying to starve Mariupol into surrender - MP
A Ukrainian MP has accused Russia of trying to starve the besieged port city of Mariupol into surrendering. Read more…
Four dead, one missing as storms hit New Zealand
Wild storms lashed New Zealand’s North Island Monday, claiming at least four lives when a fishing vessel sank and causing chaos in the country’s biggest city Auckland, officials said. Read more…
China Eastern: Plane carrying 132 people crashes in Guangxi mountains
There were 123 passengers and nine crew members on board the Boeing 737-800, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAA). Read more…
Tech Updates
Big Cabal Media raises $2.3m to expand its compelling line of digital products
Over decades, the news media landscape has changed dramatically. Checking for news online—whether through Google, social network sites, major newspapers, or local media websites—has become ubiquitous. Read more…
Ether balance on centralized exchanges falls to levels not seen since 2018
Despite the bearish first quarter in the cryptocurrency space, we are seeing net accumulation of tokens at an astronomical rate. Read more…
Google’s Africa internet cable to first arrive in Togo
Google has announced that Equiano, a subsea internet cable running through Portugal to South Africa, will first land in Togo. Read more…
Business Matters
Nigeria loses above N150 billion to fake automobile batteries annually!
According to an automobile expert, 80% of modern car problems considered to be electrical problems are caused by battery issues. Read more…
Global inflation, Russia-Ukraine conflict prompts Egypt to raise interest rate
Egypt's central bank raised the benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points today, citing global inflationary pressures and the situation in Ukraine as reasons. Read more…
FG incurs N950bn new domestic borrowing in Q1 2022 – DMO
THE Federal Government has incurred N950bn new domestic borrowing between January 2022 and March 11, 2022, the Debt Management Office has revealed. Read more…
Bitcoin remains above $40K, as net flow on exchanges stay negative
While the Bitcoin price chart might change anytime, it currently looks better than it has for quite some time. Read more…
Metro
Joeboy announced North American tour of 15 cities
The show is promoted and organized by Duke Concept. Read more…
Rooftop MC's Soul Snatcha and Nikki Laoye hold traditional wedding
Soul Snatcha popped the question back in December 2021. Read more…
Police shoot Youtuber, Lagos mob chases cops, nabs one
Youtuber, Rodney Okoba, has accused the police of shooting him during a confrontation at Mile 2 Bus-stop in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State. Read more…
Father of four arrested with 20.75kg black liquid cocaine from Brazil
A 52-year-old businessman, Okeke Anayochukwu, has been arrested with black liquid cocaine. Read more…
Quote of the Day
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."
—Oprah Winfrey