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Today is TGIF on Fleek! Will you be there?
If you registered for the Herconomy POpen House, then you must have gotten your email with the details of our hangout at SAO Cafe Lekki.
We can’t wait to party with you this evening.
If you did not make this event, don’t worry, you can definitely register for our next Open House in March.
Partner Content
Join The Cybersecurity Toolkit for SMEs Soft Launch & Workshop
Join a free launch event jointly hosted by the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), KPMG and Cybersafe Foundation: Cybersecurity Toolkit for SMEs – Soft Launch & Workshop 2022
With cybercrime rates increasing at rapid rates it has never been more important to understand how to protect your business. Learn from cyber experts about current risks and what you can do to start preparing your business today.
Agenda
10:00-10:20 WAT: Keynote address and programme overview by FCDO Digital Access Programme Leads
10:30-12:30 WAT: Toolkit Demonstration
13:00-13:30 WAT: NCSC Exercise in a Box (EiaB) Demonstration
Date: 8th February
Cost: Free
Venue: Four Points Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos
Local Stories
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Pantami says Buhari has permitted security agencies to access NIMC data
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Construction companies sue Amaechi, Malami, over alleged unlawful award of contract to Chinese firm
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Tension as hoodlums attack Aregbesola faction’s secretariat, suspect arrested
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Reps panel accuses developers of duping subscribers, flouting regulations
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Reps proposes bill to jail fraudulent bankers for 20 years
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International Stories
Olympics kick off despite Covid and boycotts
The Winter Games begin amid tight Covid-19 restrictions and allegations of human rights abuses. Read more…
Four senior Johnson aides resign from No 10
No 10 chief of staff Dan Rosenfield and senior civil servant Martin Reynolds are the latest to quit. Read more…
Chocolate bars in SA that may contain glass recalled
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Tech Updates
Tech startup, Ndovu raises undisclosed amount as it launches in Kenya
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Business Matters
Coca-Cola HBC unveils sustainability challenge for startups
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Nigeria loses $4 billion annually to oil theft – NUPRC
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Dangote’s automobile company kickstarts vehicle assembly in Nigeria
DPAN, a joint venture led by Dangote Industries Limited has started assembling vehicles in Nigeria. Read more…
FG to concession Onitsha River Port, to generate N50 billion
ICRC says FG has approved the 30-year concession of the Onitsha River Port which is expected to generate N50 billion. Read more…
Facebook billionaire founder, Mark Zuckerberg, loses $33 billion as Meta drops a quarter of its value
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Spotify reports 180 million subscribers and 3bn in revenue for Q4 2021
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Metro
'Staying in my marriage would have killed me' - Onyeka Onwenu
The music legend says she singlehandedly raised her children. Read more…
Sony Music promotes Nnamdi Okafor to lead Digital Services & Partner Management for Africa
Nnamdi joined Sony Music Entertainment in 2019 under the role of Digital Specialist covering West Africa. Read more…
Quote of the Day
"You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support."
Sabrina Bryan