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Local Stories

Fuel scarcity: Private depots hike rates, more filling stations may sell above N180/litre

The cost of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, may hit or exceed N180/litre in most filling stations in coming weeks if nothing is done about a recent hike in its ex-depot price by private depot owners. Read more…

Convention: APC battles consensus crisis as Buhari, governors meet Tuesday

The All Progressives Congress governors and the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will this week pick a new date for APC national convention, which was earlier slated for February 26. Read more…

Finance Act: Fresh crisis emerges over stamp duties collection

Fresh crisis is brewing between the FG and labour union over the ensuing FIRS-NIPOST controversy over the collection of stamp duty. Read more…

Nigeria Governors’ Forum, JTB collaborating to increase tax revenue by 200% 

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced collaboration with the Joint Tax Board (JTB) to increase aggregate tax revenue by 200%. Read more…

US consulate donates e-library to Chrisland University in Ogun

The United States Consulate Mission, Lagos office, Nigeria, on Thursday, donated e-library resources to Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Read more…

Ondo traditional rulers beg govt for potable water

The monarch of Iju-Odo Community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Festus Olumoyegun, and some traditional chiefs from the neighbouring communities have appealed to the government at all levels to provide potable water in their communities.

FG, PDP clash as economy grows by 3.4%, highest in seven years

The Federal Government and the Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday exchanged words over a report by the National Bureau of Statistics in which it was stated that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.4 per cent in 2021-the highest in seven years. Read more…

International Stories

Jamal Edwards, music entrepreneur and Youtube star, dies aged 31

British entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31, his company has told the BBC.

He was the founder of SBTV, an online urban, read more…

U.S oil falls below $90 as Biden agrees to meet with Putin

Brent oil is struggling to stay above the $90 support zone as Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to a summit over Ukraine. Read more…

A cargo ship full of luxury cars is on fire and adrift in the middle of the Atlantic

The BA.2 virus -- a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant -- isn't just spreading faster than its distant cousin, it may also cause more severe disease and appears capable of thwarting some of the key weapons we have against Covid-19, new research suggests. Read more…

Ukraine tensions: Russian demands hark back to Cold War, says Germany

Germany's foreign minister has accused Russia of putting peace at risk with Cold War-like diplomacy, urging Moscow to take "serious steps towards de-escalation" of the Ukraine crisis. Read more…

Storm Eunice: Millions across UK told to stay home as severe winds hit

Millions of people have been told to stay at home as one of the worst storms in decades, Storm Eunice, hits the UK. Rare red weather warnings - meaning there is a danger to life from flying debris - have been issued by the Met Office covering much of southern and eastern England, and south Wales. Read more…

Sydney shark attack: Beaches reopen after British swimmer's death

Sydney has reopened its beaches two days after a British swimmer died in the city's first fatal shark attack in 59 years. Read more…

Canada protests: Police arrest leaders of trucker convoy

Police in Ottawa have detained two leaders of the trucker convoy in the Canadian capital as they move to break up the last stronghold of the protests against the nation's Covid rules. Read more…

Tech Update

Flutterwave launches SME lending, fintech-as-a-service, Google and Apple Pay options

Pan-African fintech firm Flutterwave on Friday announced a rebrand of its logo and dashboard as well as the addition of small business lending, fintech-as-a-service (FaaS), and more to its suite of offerings. Read more…

Business Matters

Two telcos raked in N2.02tn from airtime, data in 2021

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Nigeria both raked in N2.02tn from airtime and data revenues in 2021, according to the financial statements of the two companies obtained by our correspondent. Read more…

OpenSea CEO dismisses $200 million hack rumour

OpenSea co-founder and CEO, Devin Finzer, has denied rumours that its NFT marketplace was hacked and that attackers had stolen $200 million. Read more…

IMF warns CBN that eNaira may lead to new money-laundering and terrorism financing risks

The IMF has urged the CBN to address current flaws in the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework. Read more…

Cyber thief steals NFTs worth million of dollars

OpenSea is investigating the loss of NFTs worth million of dollars by traders on its platform. Read more…

Bitcoin targets $40K as Joe Biden agrees to meet Putin

Crypto investors are virtually going long on reports that Joe Biden has agreed "in principle" to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read more…

Nigeria Breweries to payout 100% of profits as dividends

Nigerian Breweries plans to pay out about 100% of its 2021 full-year profits as dividends. Read more…

FG signs €9.3millon agreement for local development of solar mini-grids across 11 states

FG signs €9.3millon award grant agreement with eight indigenous Solar Mini-grid developers. Read more…

Flutterwave’s $3 billion valuation raise dusts

For Flutterwave to justify such a huge valuation it needs to earn between $400-$600 million in profits, twice what the, read more...

Down goes the naira, falls to N575/$1

The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at N416.67/$1 at the official Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. Read more…

$40,000 becomes key support zone as Bitcoin loses $4,000 in 24 hours

Bitcoin, has lost approximately $4,000 from its 24-hour high of $44,132.97 to trade as low as $40,249.37 in the Asian session. Read more…

Manufacturing sector records GDP growth of 2.28% in Q4 2021

Nigeria's Manufacturing sector recorded a real GDP growth of 2.28% (year-on-year) in Q4. Read more…

Market closes flat with SEPLAT, MTNN, others weighing down capitalization by N1.40 billion

The NGX closed on a flat note amidst sell-offs and buy-interests as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 1 basis point. Read more…

Sterling gifts investment portfolios to 50,000 Nigerians youths

Sterling Bank is gifting 50,000 young customers stocks in 14 of the top performing equities currently listed on the NGX. Read more…

China’s CBDC nearly completes in a single day eNaira’s 3month’s worth of transaction

China's CBDC, e-CNY has outpaced Nigeria's eNaira by completing approximately $315,761 (N131.35 million) in a single day. Read more…

Telcos record slowest GDP Growth rate in 14 quarters

Nigeria's telecommunication sector recorded a slow growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2021 as its GDP grew by 5.31% year-on-year in real terms. Read more…

Metro

'My intentions are pure' - Rosy Meurer writes after getting dragged for celebrating Tonto Dikeh's son

Meurer says she is a good person with good intentions. Read more…

Kim Kardashian unfollows Kanye West on Instagram

Kanye continues to make snide comments about Kim's new lover on social media. Read more…

Annie Idibia celebrates hubby after receiving N50M Valentine's day gift

Annie and her hubby 2Face Idibia are one of Nigeria's most influential celebrity couples. Read more…

'Black Panther' stars celebrate 4th anniversary with new BTS snaps

The Marvel blockbuster premiered on February 16, 2018 to critical acclaim. Read more…

Quote of the Day

"Dare to dream, but even more importantly, dare to put action behind your dreams."
—Josh Hinds