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Local Stories
Suspected herdsmen on reprisal kill over 26 in Taraba attacks
At least 26 people, including children and women, were feared killed and scores of others injured when suspected armed Fulani herders attacked Tor-Damisa community in Donga Local government Area of Taraba State. Read more…
National Assembly may suspend Electoral Act amendment sought by Buhari
The National Assembly may suspend the ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act, 2022 based on the request by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Read more…
Missing lady’s corpse recovered, BRT driver arrested, lawyers tackle Lagos
A Lagos Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Nice, alleged to be involved in the abduction of a 21-year-old tailor, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, has been arrested. Read more…
Confusion as assailants kill, burn another Ogun monarch
The Baale of Olowe Gbagura in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Akin Muheedeen, has been reportedly burnt to death by yet-to-be identified persons. Read more…
El-Rufai approves N1.24bn for gratuity, death benefits
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has approved N1.24bn for the payment of gratuity and death benefits for state government workers and their families. Read more…
Badagry expressway to reach 80% completion Feb 2023 – FG
The Director of Federal Highways in South West, Mr Adedamola Kuti, says the N15bn provided through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited Tax Credit scheme has expedited construction works on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Read more…
International Stories
War in Ukraine: World Bank approves $723m financial package
The World Bank has approved $723m (£551m) in loans and grants for Ukraine, as the country fights against a Russian invasion. The bank said it is continuing to work on another $3bn package of support in the coming months for the country. Read more…
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russian Major General, Vitaly Gerasimov killed in Kharkiv
The Ukrainian forces have killed Vitaly Gerasimov, a Russian Major General while fighting around Kharkiv on Monday. Read more…
War in Ukraine: Russia says it may cut gas supplies if oil ban goes ahead
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said a "rejection of Russian oil would lead to catastrophic consequences for the global market", causing prices to more than double to $300 a barrel. Read more…
Tech Updates
Cost of laptop computers in Nigeria rise by over 60% in less than a year
Nairametrics also gathered that Nigerians are paying more to acquire laptops of all categories in the face of double digit...READ MORE
DEAL: Rocket Health secures $5 million to improve telemedicine across Africa
Rocket Health has secured a fresh $5 million Series A round, bringing the total secured fund to $6.2 million. Read more…
DEAL: Immutable raises $200 million to invest in blockchain gaming
Immutable has announced it was able to raise $200 million in a Series C funding round led by Temasek, Animoca Brands and Tencent. Read more…
Business Matters
War in Ukraine: Crisis is unleashing 'hell on earth' for food prices
The head of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, has warned the conflict in Ukraine could send global food prices soaring, with a catastrophic impact on the world's poorest. Read more…
US company launches $100 million diaper manufacturing facility in Nigeria
A US company, with the aid of the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, has launched a $100 million diaper manufacturing facility in Lagos. Read more…
MTN to investigate allegations against staff
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has said it is set to investigate allegations made against some of its staff members through its whistle-blowing process. Read more…
Metro
Ukranian star actor Pasha Lee killed days after joining defence force
The 33-year-old actor was killed by shelling in Irpen. Read more…
Mildred Okwo calls for improvement in level of professionalism in Nollywood
The filmmaker insists mediocrity is being celebrated in the industry. Read more…
Quote of the Day
Where there is a woman, there is magic.
Ntozake Shange