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Herconomy Updates
Come hang out with us at the Herconomy Open House; BYOB
Herconomy Open House is back!!!
This is an exciting opportunity for us all to relax, unwind and grab a drink or two while meeting some amazing people and forging beautiful networks.
Our host this month is our partner, Zephans &Co., an OG RTW Brand that caters to lovers of quality and affordable clothing in Nigeria.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy yourself and let go of your worries, and no entry fee is required! Just bring your own bottle.
Register HERE!
Partner Content
How do you balance work plus motherhood? Get some answers at the “Mother Honestly CareGiving Work Summit”
We are inviting you to the Mother Honestly Caregiving and Work Summit happening on March 25th virtually.
The Summit is sponsored by Indeed and Vivvi, and will be bringing together hundreds of women, families, and employers all over the country to host conversations on the post-pandemic future of families at home and in the workplace, challenges around childcare, caregiving, work, and running the household, and how employers and policymakers can support.
We will have amazing leaders such as
Ai-Jen Poo, Executive Director of National Domestic Workers Alliance,
Charles Bonello, CEO of Vivvi,
Kacy Hassack, VP Global Human Resources at Indeed,
Rachel Robertson, VP Education and Development at Bright Horizons,
Stephanie LeBlanc, Global Head of Inclusion at Google,
Daniel Singley Ph.D, Founder, Center for Men Excellence
And More
Looking forward to having you at the conference. To attend, pre-register via the button below.
Local Stories
Electoral Act: National Assembly plans appeal, tackles judge, Malami insists on amendment
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday in Abuja said his office would soon comply with the court order that he should expunge Section 84 (12) from the Electoral Act, 2022. Read more…
Convention: Buhari orders APC to refund monies to candidates who step down
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has asked the All Progressives Congress to refund the monies used in purchasing forms to aspirants who step down and embrace consensus ahead of the Saturday convention. Read more…
Lagos shuts damaged Eko Bridge as fire destroys market, traders lament
The Lagos State Government has shut down Eko Bridge after makeshift shops and containers under the bridge in the Apongbon area of the state were gutted by fire on Wednesday. Read more…
Reps reject dirty fuel probe report, panel exonerates NNPC, others
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, dismissed the report of its Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) which investigated the importation of adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) into Nigeria, leading to disruption of the supply chain in the country. Read more…
IGP says approved police salary increment by President Buhari will soon take effect
The Inspector-General of Police has stated that the recent 20% salary increment the Federal Government would soon go into effect. Read more…
Apongbon fire: Lagos gives 48 hours notice to shop owners to vacate area or risk arrest
The evacuation notice had become necessary to restore normalcy to the environment as well as prevent a similar incident from occurring in future. Read more…
International Stories
European countries now battling Covid BA.2 variant lifted restrictions too 'brutally,' WHO warns
Several European nations are facing a new spike in Covid-19 cases because they scrapped pandemic restrictions too soon, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official has warned. Read more…
Relief as millionaire flies Ukrainians to Switzerland
Clutching her baby to her breast, Alona Shevchenko’s eyes well up with tears as the plane lifts off from Krakow. Read more…
Tech Updates
Bento Africa suspends CEO Ebunoluwa Okunbanjo after ‘toxic workplace’ report
Bento's Board of Directors has recommended that the CEO takes some time off and be removed from any people-related decisions for the time being. Read more…
Business Matters
Scarcity of foreign rice hits Lagos markets as food prices skyrocket
The price of foreign-made rice has surged across major markets in Lagos State as traders lament scarcity of the highly...READ MORE
Putin wants ‘unfriendly’ countries to pay for Russian gas in rubles
President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia will seek payment in rubles for gas shipments to "unfriendly" countries... Read more…
Tomato Jos launches first wholly made in Nigeria tomato mix
Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited has launched its much-anticipated Tomato Jos paste variant into the Nigerian market. Read more…
Fuel scarcity: PENGASSAN says non-availability of FX to marketers responsible for crisis
PENGASSAN has claimed that the non-availability of FX at the CBN rate to marketers is largely responsible for the increase of fuel scarcity. Read more…
Microsoft spends $200m in four years on ADC initiative
Microsoft says it has spent $200m since the introduction of its African Development Centre in 2019.
Te ADC West Africa Managing Director, Gafar Lawal, disclosed this during the launch of the ADC’s office on Monday. Read more…
Imo seeks FG, investors’ partnership on gas exploration
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodiinma, on Wednesday said the state was ready to partner with the Federal Government and other investors on gas exploration. Read more…
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Metro
Embittered lover arrested over acid attack on girlfriend for refusing marriage
A man, Kama Hammajoda, has allegedly attacked his girlfriend, Ladi Ishaku, with liquid substance suspected to be acid in Adamawa State. Read more…
Wendy Williams wants her money back after 'concerned' bank froze her account
The 57-year-old mother of one said the banks actions are unfair. Read more…
Ciara joins the cast of Oprah Winfrey & Steven Spielberg's 'The Color Purple' film adaptation
The actress will star as Nettie in the film adaptation of the musical. Read more…
Quote of the Day
"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."
—Leo Tolstoy