Senegal Constitutional Council rejects opposition leader's presidential bid | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Sonko’s lawyer, Cire Cledor Ly, said the candidacy had been rejected on the grounds that the application was incomplete. “When we entered, (Council) President Badio Camara immediately notified us that (Sonko’s) file was incomplete,” he said. Sonko filed his candidacy with the Constitutional Council in December despite the state’s refusal to provide him the necessary documents to run. Ly told AFP that the Constitutional Council had not informed Sonko’s legal team what document was missing. On Friday, leaders from Sonko’s coalition denounced the “complicity” of the Constitutional Council in the “plot” to eliminate him from the ballot.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2024 15:22 UTC
How Nigeria corruption fuels rush for fake foreign degrees
A former Minister of Education, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, has attributed the rush among Nigerians to obtain fake foreign degrees to the nation’s ‘endemic’ corruption. and also served as a corps member in the National Youth Service Corps with the certificate obtained. Reacting to the report, the former education minister noted that foreign universities are capitalising on the corruption in Nigeria. Favour said, “While we acknowledge the need for transparency and accountability, we want to emphasise that not all students in Benin Republic and Togo buy certificates. “We take our education seriously, dedicating three or more years of hard work and perseverance to acquire our academic qualifications.
Source:Punch
January 06, 2024 15:21 UTC
2024 Tata Punch EV Variant-wise Colour Options Detailed
Tata Motors has taken the wraps off its fourth electric vehicle offering, the Punch EV. The Punch EV will be offered in five broad trims and each of them get varying colour options as we have seen with Tata’s recent launches. Tata Punch EV Variant-wise Colour OptionsThe Tata Punch EV will be available in five broad variants: Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered and Empowered+. Tata Punch EV Launch And Expected PriceTo know more about the Tata Punch EV, check out our in-depth unveiling story. It will lock horns with the Citroen eC3, while being an SUV alternative to the Tata Tigor EV.
Source:Punch
January 06, 2024 14:48 UTC
Who should be Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper in Côte d'Ivoire?
At the forefront of this discussion is the rightful claim to the first-choice goalkeeper spot. Since Peseiro assumed the managerial reins in 2022, Uzoho has been the go-to goalkeeper, barring a suspension-induced absence against Sierra Leone. While excelling for Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus, Uzoho has struggled to replicate that form in the Super Eagles jersey. The dark horse in this race is Stanley Nwabili, a 27-year-old custodian plying his trade with Chippa United in the South African Premier Soccer League. The stage is set, and the Super Eagles await their custodian to rise and guard the nation’s dreams.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2024 13:25 UTC
Weather tracker: Beijing experiences its coldest December since 1951
Beijing experienced its coldest December since records began in 1951, after a cold wave hit much of China. Temperatures have risen into the new year but Beijing remains cold, with maximum temperatures reaching just above freezing so far. Meanwhile, the first day of 2024 ushered in the first cyclone of the year, as Tropical Storm Alvaro made landfall on the west coast of southern Madagascar. Heavy rain was widespread across much of southern Madagascar, with more than 100mm of rainfall in places, resulting in significant flooding. Having passed across Madagascar, Alvaro briefly restrengthened to a Moderate Tropical Storm as it reached the Indian Ocean.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2024 13:09 UTC
Tata debuts 'acti.ev' architecture for EVs
2 min readTata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) launched its first Pure EV architecture, ‘acti.ev,’ (pronounced as active, acti.ev stands for Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent Electric Vehicle) with Punch.ev as the inaugural product. Mr. Anand Kulkarni, Chief Products Officer, Head of HV Programs and Customer Service, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., stated that acti.ev is an indigenous Pure EV architecture, aiming to set trends in India’s growing EV market. Layer 3 – Electrical Architecture: acti.ev is a scalable architecture with higher computing power and ADAS level 2 capabilities. 5G readiness allows advanced network speeds, supporting Vehicle to Load (V2L) and Vehicle to Vehicle Charging (V2V) technology. Layer 4 – Cloud Architecture: The cloud architecture is scalable and future-ready, with an enhanced user experience.
Source:Punch
January 06, 2024 12:09 UTC
Tata Punch EV Bookings Open: Check Out Photos, Range, And Features
The Tata Punch EV comes with ventilated seats, a feature seen mostly in premium cars. ALSO READ | Tata Curvv EV Expected Range DetailsThe Punch EV is based on its first advanced Pure EV architecture – acti.ev, which sports a modular architecture. Hence, the Punch EV looks much more premium on the inside and gets more features than any other EV in its segment. ALSO READ | Tata Punch iCNG With Sunroof Launched At Rs 7.10 Lakh. The Punch EV would be the first of the EV launches planned by Tata.Ev aimed at expanding the volume segment below the Nexon EV.
Source:Punch
January 06, 2024 07:26 UTC
2024: FG reaffirms commitment to tackle food inflation
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, has announced initiatives to combat food inflation in the nation. During a courtesy visit by Gov Umar Namadi of Jigawa in Abuja on Friday, Kyari expressed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring food security and lowering food inflation. Kyari affirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda is progressing, with plans to sustain food production programs in 2024 for a positive impact on Nigerians. He emphasised the implementation of planned programs and projects in 2024, with a focus on sustainability for achieving extensive food production and ensuring national food security. Governor Namadi reported progress in wheat cultivation on 36,000, 700, 87 hectares, expressing optimism for self-sufficiency in wheat production.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 06, 2024 06:26 UTC
Tata Punch EV Revealed: Design, Interior, Features, Powertrain, Launch, Rivals Detailed
Tata Motors has unveiled the Punch EV with different styling and new features compared to the standard Punch. This marks the fourth electric offering from the Indian marque, after the Tiago EV, Tigor EV, and Nexon EV. DesignThe Punch EV features a refreshed design, drawing cues from the recently launched 2023 Nexon facelift. Tata Tigor EV (Punch EV Standard) Tata Nexon EV Medium Range (Punch EV Long Range) Power And Torque 75 PS/170 Nm 129 PS/215 Nm Battery Pack 26 kWh 30 kWh ARAI-claimed range 315 km 325 kmLaunch and RivalsWe expect the prices of the Tata Punch EV to start from Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), which are likely to be announced later this month. It will rival the likes of the Citroen eC3, while being an alternative to the Tata Tigor EV.
Source:Punch
January 06, 2024 04:20 UTC
How do you think government can make your life better in the new year?
YUSUF ABDULKADIR and AYO AKANO sought the thoughts of some Nigerians on how the government can make their lives better this year. Their views:Folashade OloyedeThe government can make my life better by making the standard of living better. With that, the government could initiate things that could make life better. Ashiat RufaiThere are several ways the government can make my life better this year. Implementing sustainable environmental policies can also lead to a better quality of life by promoting clean air, water, and a healthier environment.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 06, 2024 03:49 UTC
2023 regulatory roundup | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) (Amendment) Act 2023The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Act 2023 became law on May 3, 2023. Finance Act 2023The Nigerian Finance Act 2023, signed into law in May, brings important changes to the country’s fiscal framework. This follows an investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct and other violations of the FCCPA (Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act). The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023The NDPA 2023 represents a significant milestone in regulating data collection and protection in Nigeria. One of the key provisions of the Act is the establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
Source:The Guardian
January 05, 2024 23:08 UTC
Tata Punch EV bookings opened. Features revealed
Tata Motors have opened the bookings for its latest Punch EV which comes in two battery packs, 4 colours, and 4 broad variants.The electric car is available in two variants: Punch EV and Punch EV Long Range. On the other hand, the Adventure model includes cruise control, front LED fog lamps, cornering function, a 17.78 cm Harman infotainment system, electronic parking brake with autohold, and a jeweled control knob. An optional sunroof version is also available. The vehicle also supports DC fast charging.As of now, Tata has not disclosed crucial details such as battery specifications, range, or pricing for the Punch EV. Interested customers are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates from Tata Motors.The Punch EV can be booked for just Rs 21,000.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2024 22:58 UTC
VIDEO: Guinness World Records holder Paulin walks on rope in Chile
Popular tightrope walker and Guinness World Records holder Nathan Paulin carries out a 300-metre walk across La Alameda, the main avenue in Chile’s capital to mark the opening of a theatre festival on Wednesday. This was made known in a video shared by AFP on its X handle (Formerly Twitter) on Thursday. The post read, “Nathan Paulin carries out a 300-meter walk across “La Alameda”, the main avenue in Chile’s capital, to mark the opening of a theatre festival.”Paulin is a highliner, a modern tightrope walker, born in 1994 and living in the village of Le Reposoir in the French AlpsIn 2021, Paulin walked across a 600-metre-long 1968-foot rope suspended 70 metres, 230 feet above the ground from the first floor of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower. The CBN announced the reversal of the policy in a circular by Haruna Mustapha, its Director of Financial Policy and Regulation. Mustapha said that the apex bank would now provide regulations for financial institutions on how to manage cryptocurrency to avoid misuse…..…
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 05, 2024 21:26 UTC
Police fix Jan. 8 for constables’ physical/credentials screening in Enugu | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Police Command in Enugu State has announced venue, date and requirements for physical and credentials screening of successful applicants for police constables within the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Friday in Enugu. “The command wishes to inform applicants of Enugu State origin in the ongoing 2022 police constables into the general duty and specialist cadres that the physical and credentials screening exercise of successful applicants will commence on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. “The screening will start by 7 a.m. daily at the Senior Police Officers Mess, Agbani road, Enugu. The command’s spokesman said that the applicants should note that anyone who failed to present the above-listed mandatory items would not be considered for the screening.
Source:The Guardian
January 05, 2024 21:25 UTC
World Braille Day: Sight without seeing
World Braille Day is celebrated on the 4th of January of every year same day as the birthday of Louis Braille who became blind after a childhood accident. Before someone completely goes blind there are symptoms that could occur such as; blurry vision, eye pain and photophobia. But a blind person can be happy and live a normal life just like a person with sight. A blind person can live all by himself. It helps in finding lost items, describing photographs, explaining colour, reading recipes, reading labels on household products and providing locations to mention a few.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
January 05, 2024 17:24 UTC