President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the direct purchase of 2000 tractors from John Deere, an Agro-equipment manufacturing company to support the government’s mechanisation of agriculture in Nigeria. Kyari said 500 of the tractors are already on the way to Nigeria and adding that the government is determined to ensure that farmers increase their production. “We supported 107,429 wheat farmers with inputs resulting in output of 474,628 metric tonnes, injecting an estimated value of N309 billion into the economy. “In response to Presidential directive, we released to NEMA for distribution 42,000mt of assorted food commodities from the FGN Strategic Food Reserve. He noted that interventions by the federal government in the agriculture sector has generated nearly 60,000 jobs in various rural economies.

There was panic at No 161 Beverly Hills Estate, GRA in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Sunday, when a 40-foot truck with registration no Delta ASB 405YZ, laden with cement rammed into the building. Although no life was lost in the incident, PUNCH Metro gathered that the driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating the hilly road and rammed into the residential building smashing two exotic cars, a perimeter fence gate, and pillars, among others. When I looked outside and saw that people had gathered, I went into a coma before regaining consciousness later. “My two cars, including the one I newly bought and a Venzer jeep were all smashed by the truck. The truck rammed into the compound, smashed the fence gate, wall, pillars and many other items beyond recognition.

Many people are feared dead following the collapse of a mosque in the Papa Ajao area of Lagos State on Sunday afternoon. The mosque collapsed during afternoon prayers. Several bodies have been recovered from the rubble, both dead and injured, and many more are feared to be trapped. Further details will be provided shortly. Details shortly…

The Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says five persons have been rescued and one dead body recovered from a collapsed mosque at Papa Ajao, Mushin, on Sunday. Dr Femi Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, made this known in a statement in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said that the mosque located on Yusuf Street, off Ladipo Road, Papa Ajao, collapsed while prayer was ongoing. The permanent secretary said that search and rescue operations were taking place under his supervision. He listed emergency responders at the scene to include LASEMA Response Team, the police, Lagos State Ambulance Service and Lagos State FireService.

To meet the growing demand in Nigeria’s energy sector, MMNL plans to double its production capacity to 60,000 units per month in the next financial year. “We are proud to be the first and only made-in-Nigeria inverter battery company that dominates over 40 per cent of market share. The company has invested $25 million in a battery production and lead oxide manufacturing plant in Shagamu, Ogun State. With 14 years of manufacturing experience in Nigeria, MMNL has established a high entry barrier for new and existing competitors in the tubular battery manufacturing sector. The company’s dedication to quality and innovation has been recognised with multiple awards, including the ECOWAS Inverter Battery Company of the Year, ECOWAS Inverter Battery Manufacturing Company of the Year, and ECOWAS Renewable Company of the Year.

A clinical data management expert, Amaka Obijuru is attracting global attention to her recent research in the field of Clinical Data Management using Healthcare Information Technology. Amaka’s proposed endeavor in Clinical Data Management aims to leverage advanced skills in information technology management and data analytics to improve clinical test tracking for patients. This initiative, it was learnt, seeks to facilitate prompt treatment of health crises, improve public health outcomes, and alleviate the burden on global healthcare systems, leading to long-term cost savings for both patients and the global healthcare system. Additionally, Amaka’s work in healthcare information technology focuses on leveraging advanced data analysis skills to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. One of Amaka’s notable research works includes her study on the impact of big data analytics in healthcare.

Six newborn babies have died after a fire tore through a children’s hospital in the Indian capital, with people charging into the blaze to rescue the infants, police said Sunday. “All the 12 newborn babies were rescued from the hospital with the help of other people,” senior police officer Surendra Choudhary said in a statement, but adding that when they reached medical attention, six were dead. “Legal action is being taken against the owner of the hospital,” Choudhary said. He did not give further details on how the children died. The fire broke out late Saturday in the New Born Baby Care hospital in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area.

The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of one of its pilgrims named Tawalkatu Alako from Jega Local Government Area. The board’s Executive Chairman, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Sunday. He said, “The deceased died on Saturday after a brief illness and her funeral prayer took place at the Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Ka’aba). The chairman, on behalf of the Kebbi government, extended his heartfelt condolences to her immediate family, Kebbi pilgrims, and the entire people of the state. Aliyu-Enabo prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her Jannatul Firdaus.

Business owners have lamented that the recent interest rate increase by the Central Bank of Nigeria would have negative effects on businesses in the country. In all, the MPC has increased the interest rate by 750 basis points since February. The committee in February increased the interest rate by 400 basis points which was 22.75 per cent as against the initial 18.75 per cent. However, the economists and business owners said that the continued increase would affect several businesses and hinder business owners from accessing loans. She said, “Right now, the loan is a no-go area because of the interest rate.

Concerned about the rate of kidnappings in Oyo, coupled with illegal mining being carried out, the headquarters, 2 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan, has begun operations against the vices within its Area of Responsibility (AoR). This was disclosed by the Division’s acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Polycarp Okoye on Saturday. The operation, codenamed “Operation Omi Gbona” commenced on Tuesday, May 21, as a result of the growing incidences of kidnapping, illegal mining, armed robbery, and other crimes, currently prevalent in the area. This reportedly made them search for the nearest possible safe havens to continue their criminal activities; hence their obvious presence in the South West Region. “It is in this light, that the headquarters, 2 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan, has commenced anti-kidnap and illegal mining operations, codenamed ‘OPERATION OMI GBONA,’ within 2 Division Area of Responsibility.

A software engineer is responsible for updating software, optimising performance and performing maintenance. Unlike software developers who build solutions for consumers, software engineers design software solutions — they create original code for applications and software, including reusable code. Nigeria’s average salary per annum as a software engineer is N4.2 million. User Experience DesignerUser Experience Designer, also known as “UX”, creates and engages user experience to implore customers and to satisfy them. The average amount you can earn annually as a user experience designer is 1.8 million Naira7.

It has been lamented that people assume only women in rural areas are ignorant of menstrual hygiene management. This assertion was made by the CEO of Period Reality, Marlou Cornelissen, while giving an overview of the male and female cycle during a sensitization event on menstrual hygiene management for secondary school girls and female corps members in Bauchi State. Marlou Cornelissen, who joined the meeting virtually, said, “We discovered that even urban dwellers have the same problem. The event was the kickoff of the campaign, which fortunately coincided with the International Day for Menstrual Hygiene Materials. Various CSOs in Bauchi, such as ASHH Foundation, CARD, and CiG Foundation, are part of the sensitization, which was the first of several urban area sensitizations.

Modi’s political opponents and international rights campaigners have long sounded the alarm on India’s shrinking democratic space. US think-tank Freedom House said this year that the BJP had “increasingly used government institutions to target political opponents”. – Heatwave ‘red alert’ –India is voting in seven phases over six weeks to ease the immense logistical burden of staging an election in the world’s most populous country. The India Meteorological Department warned of heightened health risks for infants, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. More than 968 million people are eligible to vote in the Indian election, with the final round of polling on June 1 and results expected three days later.

Nigeria is going to generate 6,000 megawatts of electricity before the end of this year, the Federal Government declared on Friday. Nigeria’s power generation currently hovers around 4,000 and 4,500MW for a population of about 200 million people. On Friday, for instance, the country’s power generation was 4,553.82MW as of 6 am that day. Adelabu vowed that power generation in Nigeria would hit 6,000MW before the end of this year, going by the improvements in the sector in the last year. He said the government was in the process of finalising contracts for Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative.

The vegetable’s pink stalks are among the most recognizable harbingers of spring, with its bountiful produce, and a magnet for drink creators everywhere. If your Instagram feed is anything like ours, it’s difficult to escape the blush-hued cocktails popping up on seasonal menus the world over. In its simplicity—no cooking, no high-tech equipment, ready in less than five minutes—the recipe offers an unbeatable approach to on-demand rhubarb flavor and doubles as an antidote to the dominant trend of prep-heavy cocktails. Putting his recipe to the test, the Punch staff made a batch of his syrup. “Anything like that is super awesome with that rhubarb syrup.”