No fewer than three persons were injured in a building that collapsed in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday. Many people working on the structure were said to have been trapped in the building when it caved in around 8:40 pm on Monday. The report read, “The three people injured have been taken to Hospital. “It’s an old four-storey building undergoing restructuring and renovation. “Three victims were successfully evacuated from the collapsed building and rushed to the hospital for medical care.

July 02, 2024 08:47 UTC

Tata Punch Petrol Vs CNG - Price ComparisonLet’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Tata Punch petrol and CNG to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Punch CNG over the Punch petrol. TATA PUNCH PETROL VS CNG PRICES EX-SHOWROOM DELHI (JULY 2024) Variants Petrol Prices Difference CNG Prices Pure Manual Rs. Tata Punch Petrol Vs CNG - Running Cost Calculation - July 2024Now, let’s compare the per kilometre fuel cost you’ll incur with both the engine options. TATA PUNCH COST PER KM (JULY 2024) Petrol Difference CNG Fuel Price Delhi Rs. So, for customers who might drive the Punch CNG for about 40,000km to 70,000km, the Tata Punch CNG makes good financial sense.

July 02, 2024 05:51 UTC

As many academics have warned, the funding system of higher education is heading towards disaster. Political insistence that higher education must operate like a market has led to many of the worst pathologies of market societies. For those who insist that higher education is a public good in an ethical sense, the original Willetts plan was always an abomination. The divide that the Brexit referendum exposed running down the middle of British society was, as much as anything, about higher education. Hilariously, the government’s recent Augar review of higher education funding took universities to task for spending too much money on marketing.

July 02, 2024 04:24 UTC

The naira, on Monday, recorded gains on the parallel market, also called the black market as the new foreign exchange (FX) rule by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, commenced on Monday, July 1. On the black market, the naira was quoted at N1,497 compared to N1,520 quoted on Friday, data collated from street traders and some online data collating platforms indicated. ALSO READ: Sen Katung distributes 5000 bags of fertiliser to elders, women, vulnerableThe CBN last Wednesday announced the discontinuation of its Price Verification System (PVS) Portal, effective July 1, 2024. This decision comes in light of recent developments in the Nigerian foreign exchange market. Despite, the policy reforms by the apex bank, the Naira has continued fluctuations against the Dollar and other currencies in the foreign exchange market.

July 02, 2024 03:34 UTC

One of the key rivals to the Punch EV is the Citroen eC3, and its one-below-top Empowered S medium-range variant is closely priced to the top-spec Shine variant of the eC3. PriceTata Punch EV Empowered S Medium Range Citroen eC3 Shine Rs 13.29 lakh Rs 13.26 lakhThe Punch EV Empowered S Medium range is just Rs 3,000 more expensive than the eC3’s top-spec variant. However, the Punch EV offers 51 litres of additional boot space compared to the eC3. Hence, if you are looking for a better packaged EV in the same price range, you should buy Tata Punch EV. For more interesting comparisons, follow CarDekho WhatsApp channelRead More on : Tata Punch EV Automatic

July 02, 2024 01:52 UTC





As a result, the small boats debacle has become emblematic of this latest troubled chapter of Conservative rule. The story of Conservative immigration policy is a tale of ambitious targets and harsh anti-immigration policies that have not resulted in reducing immigration – illegal or legal. View image in fullscreen Rishi Sunak gives a press conference after the announcement of the illegal migration bill in March last year. Since 2010, Conservative ministers have consistently promised to cut immigration and immigration has consistently soared. Disagreements about Rwanda and small boats policy marked the fiercest part of the final leaders’ debate last week.

July 01, 2024 23:39 UTC

Continued conflict, climate change, inflation and rising food prices are key drivers of this alarming trend. This is a staggering increase from the 18.6 million people food insecure at the end of 2023. The food crisis in the country’s North-east, according to Mr Griffiths, is considered a challenge that requires urgent attention. In 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projected that over 31.5 million people in Nigeria would face insufficient food between June and August 2024. According to the report, other factors will contribute to the alarming food insecurity, including fuel scarcity, naira devaluation, currency crisis, rising inflation and consumer price index.

July 01, 2024 22:00 UTC

View image in fullscreen ‘Inner steel’: Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, could be heading for No 11 Downing Street. Then in self-imposed exile on the backbenches of Jeremy Corbyn’s party, Reeves nevertheless had an answer to hand. Photograph: Jessica Taylor/UK parliament/AFP/Getty ImagesReeves was not Keir Starmer’s first choice of shadow chancellor when he won the leadership four years ago. Unlike Brown, who borrowed heavily from the US experience in the run-up to the 1997 election, the current shadow chancellor travels light. Leeds is one of the UK’s biggest financial centres outside London and she has been a frequent visitor to City boardrooms since becoming shadow chancellor.

July 01, 2024 18:31 UTC

“The best way to predict the future is to create.” – Peter Drucker“Futures betting” or “future bets” is a type of wager placed on events or outcomes that will be determined at a later date. The future of entrepreneurship is the future of societies and economies; it is predictable through research findings, unfolding events, trends and patterns in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). PREDICT AND WINEntrepreneurs, Academics and Researchers (EAR) are always betting into the future in order to predict and create future-proof products/solutions and a better world for mankind. Betting into the future is characteristic of a typical entrepreneurial spirit which is the ability to think creatively and take calculated risks. The tripartite synergy of Entrepreneurs, Academics and Researchers (EAR) is the best strategy to predict, create and win the future betting.

July 01, 2024 17:42 UTC

President of Nigeria Union in Japan, Mr Kennedy Finta- Nnaji, as called on African countries to focus on innovative collaboration for development of the continent. Finta-Nnaji who is also a business mogul and songwriter, said his new song: Nahfconnects Theme Song, Japan x Africa – A brighter future! Finta-Nnaji said the message behind the song is for African countries to desist from receiving aid from western countries, noting that is a form of extortion. His words: “African countries should endeavor to focus more on innovative collaboration with countries who truly have their best interest at heart and they must deist from receiving aid from the western world. He noted that Japan had a good history with African countries throughout the years and urged African leaders to leverage on it.

July 01, 2024 16:32 UTC

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has lauded the recent Executive Order that eliminates import duties, VAT, and excise duty on pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediate products, medical diagnostic equipment, and machinery. In a statement, Dr. Muda Yusuf, Director/CEO of CPPE, emphasized that these fiscal measures will bolster local pharmaceutical production, lower medication costs, enhance healthcare accessibility, and positively impact citizens’ well-being. He noted the potential for revitalizing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector and generating more employment opportunities. Dr. Muda advocated for extending similar fiscal incentives to other sectors like agriculture, agrochemicals, agro-allied industries, energy, and iron and steel. This statement by CPPE reflects a comprehensive approach to boosting domestic production, supporting local industries, and advocating for efficient regulatory frameworks to foster economic growth and sustainability in Nigeria.

July 01, 2024 06:44 UTC

The spokesperson of the Delta State police command, DSP Bright Edafe has stated that sexual intercourse with children under the age of 13 years attracts a penalty of life imprisonment. In his post on X, he stated,”A sexual intercourse with either a boy or a girl under the age of 13 years is defilement and the punishment if found guilty is life Imprisonment. In this case, consent is immaterial and such offences can’t be compounded. So going to court and swearing to an affidavit won’t work. By all standards, a child is vulnerable compared to an adult and as such he/she requires care and protection from anything that may occasion harm or threat to his/her well-being.

July 01, 2024 05:06 UTC

Security operatives made steady progress on Sunday in their quest to prevent further destruction of lives and properties at different locations within Gworza after two female suicide bombers were arrested. Eighteen people were sent to their graves on Saturday when four suicide bombers set off improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Gwoza, Borno State, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said. Latest reports from Borno revealed that not less than 30 of the female suicide bombers were dispatched to Gwoza to wreak havoc with only four Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) detonated so far by the suicide bombers. Authorities have since launched a massive manhunt for the remaining suicide bombers who might still be lurking around after sneaking into Gworza from Pulka and Mandara mountains. READ ALSO:18 killed as suicide bombers hit wedding, funeral processions in Borno“It affected more than 30 persons with various levels of injuries and instant death.

June 30, 2024 21:41 UTC

President Bola Tinubu and the United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria on Sunday condemned the recent bomb attacks in the Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, which resulted in the loss of 18 lives and injured over 30 others. The attacks, carried out by four suicide bombers on Saturday, have been described as “desperate acts of terror” by the president. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reported that four suicide bombers detonated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Gwoza, Borno State. Meanwhile, the United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, in a statement on X, also condemned the attacks in the strongest possible terms. It noted that the “abhorrent attacks” are a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorism in the region.

June 30, 2024 18:41 UTC

After years on the periphery, West African and Nigerian food is recognised worldwide as a global cuisine. This is Nigerian food, but the menu also hints at the level of the food. Nigerian food. Not Nigerian food. “Whereas I wanted it to be international and to introduce West African culture and, of course, West African cuisine to the world.

June 30, 2024 14:19 UTC