The Tata Punch is now available in Creative MT, Creative Flagship MT and Creative AMT trims. Three new variants have been introduced, while 10 variants have been discontinued. The Tata Punch is now available in Creative MT, Creative Flagship MT and Creative AMT, priced at Rs 8.85 lakh, Rs 9.60 lakh, and Rs 9.45 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. These include the Camo Adventure MT, Camo Adventure Rhythm MT, Camo Adventure AMT, Camo Accomplished MT, Camo Adventure Rhythm AMT, Camo Accomplished Dazzle MT, Camo Accomplished AMT, Camo Accomplished Dazzle AMT. The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 87 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm @ 3,150-3,350 rpm.
Source:Punch
February 13, 2024 14:16 UTC
Violent Extremism is a threat to peace, security, human rights and sustainable development. Violent Extremism is beyond boundaries of any region. Even though Violent Extremism cannot be justified, it is due to different narratives such as injustice, violation of human rights, lack of good governance and negligence of promised empowerment. Nigeria is one of the countries that has the highest terrorism threat in the world. According to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023, Nigeria’s score is 8.065 – which is quite high.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 13, 2024 13:41 UTC
The same applies to CEOs of various small and medium-scale enterprises. All these calculations wouldn’t be necessary if the prices of goods and services were relatively stable, not fluctuating like water lettuce on the sea. The calculations used in the last 24 hours for purchasing goods are no longer reliable because prices have almost immediately increased. For any economy to achieve not just growth, but sustainable development, inflation must be well monitored and controlled. According to the December 2023 report from the National Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate was 28.92 per cent, with the food sector leading at a historical level of 32.8 per cent.
Source:Punch
February 13, 2024 12:37 UTC
The parallels were impossible to ignore, so Jon Stewart decided not to ignore them. So the network has brought back Stewart for a weekly appearance on Monday nights, starting with this week’s season premiere. Bringing Stewart back is a momentary bright spot, but there’s still another three days a week of episodes to fill. Yet the lack of pomp and circumstance around his return means that its meta aspects become the most meaningful. Stewart could mock Biden’s fraying faculties or point out Trump’s infinite shortcomings in his sleep.
Source:Punch
February 13, 2024 11:27 UTC
The Mandate Movement (TMM), a pro-Tinubu group in the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), has set up 37 structures in a bid to widen its reach and enlarge its membership base across the country. The structures consist of the 36 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. National Leader of the movement, Cardinal James Odunmbaku, made this known in a statement, saying that the move had become necessary also for the ease of administration. “We have constituted screening structures across Nigeria as we set up the various state coordinator,” he said. He advised those to be appointed as states Coordinators to be more effective in mobilising new people into the ruling APC.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 13, 2024 08:13 UTC
The Nigeria and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has said that the new certificate verification guideline for nurses is in the best interest of the nation. The NMCN had on February 7, 2024, issued a circular revising the guidelines for requesting verification of certificates for nurses and midwives. Some of the placards read, “Address unemployment among nurses, address quackery, address nurses welfare. There is no correlation between getting a letter of good standing from where we work we getting the verification certificate. He noted that the revised guidelines for certificate verification were in the best interest of Nigerians.
Source:Punch
February 13, 2024 01:42 UTC
Nurses from both public and private hospitals in Lagos State on Monday protested against the new guidelines for verification of certificates. The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria issued a memo dated February 7, 2024, revising the guidelines for verification of certificates by nurses and midwives. The aggrieved nurses, however, kicked against the new verification guidelines, asking the council to reverse the new guidelines within 48 hours. Some of the placards read: “We no gree for NMCN free Nigeria Nurses”, “Nurses no be slaves No to a letter of good standing from anybody”, “We are not here to fight we just want the policy withdrawn”, “Let nurses breath, say no to NMCN verification rules”. Speaking with our correspondent, the coordinator of the forum, Thomas Abiodun, described the new verification guidelines as a way to frustrate nurses from seeking greener pastures.
Source:Punch
February 13, 2024 00:28 UTC
An entrepreneurial ecosystem is branded “Green White Green”. So, whether it is NFA, FIFA, AFCON, or Silicon Valley, it is all about ‘Super EAGLES’. Become a “Green White Green” entrepreneur. The “Green White Green” approach is the way to go. Congratulations to the Super Eagles, the national football team of Nigeria, for her achievement and brilliant performance in the 2024 AFCON tournament.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 12, 2024 21:51 UTC
The Federal Government had last Thursday announced plans to release 42,000 metric tons of maize, millet, garri and other commodities from the National Strategic Grain Reserve. The measure by the government followed spreading protests by Nigerians over the high cost of living and rise in the prices of foodstuffs. This government is giving Nigerians ‘pain promax’ by continuing from where the former administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari stopped. “The truth is that you can’t claim to have food stored anywhere and then Nigerians are going to bed hungry. If the food is there, we don’t even need any pronouncement, release the food and let Nigerians eat.
Source:Punch
February 12, 2024 14:35 UTC
Tata Punch and Nexon continue to be two of India's best-selling SUVs as the duo ended January as the top two models in the segment. Tata Motors sold 17,978 units of the small SUV, up by about 50 per cent compared to January last year when the carmaker sold 12,006 units. A concept Nexon SUV with CNG kit was unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo held earlier this month. The model, which is based on Maruti's premium hatchback Baleno, saw 13,643 units sold last month. Mahindra Bolero:Mahindra's iconic and one of the oldest models finished the top 10 charts with 9,964 units sold last month.
Source:Punch
February 12, 2024 14:30 UTC
FOREMOST rating agency, Agusto and Co, has identified some themes that will shape the banking industry this year. According to the firm, reform of the cash reserve requirement will have significant impact on the banking industry. He also noted that strengthening banks› capital base could improve stability and lending capacity. Shake-up in the merchant banking segment according to him, could create opportunities for some banks and challenges for others. On basel III transition, the analyst said that implementing stricter capital adequacy rules could improve financial stability but raise compliance costs.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 12, 2024 14:03 UTC
Punch loses out on eight variant offeringsThree new variants addedTata Motors has revised the variant matrix of the Punch with immediate effect. The carmaker has added three new variants, and, simultaneously, discontinued eight variants from the B-SUV's line-up. The Tata Punch is no longer available in the Camo Adventure MT, Camo Adventure Rhythm MT, Camo Adventure AMT, Camo Accomplished MT, Camo Adventure Rhythm AMT, Camo Accomplished Dazzle MT, Camo Accomplished AMT, Camo Accomplished Dazzle AMT, Creative dual-tone, and Creative Flagship MT dual-tone variants. Tata Motors has added the Creative MT, Creative Flagship MT, and Creative AMT variants to the Punch range, priced at Rs. 8.85 lakh, Rs.
Source:Punch
February 12, 2024 12:25 UTC
NIGERIA is reeling in darkness once again due to the first collapse of the national grid in 2024 on February 4. On February 4, the national grid suddenly crashed to 59.9 megawatts from 2,658MW. Under the erstwhile Muhammadu Buhari administration, the grid collapsed 99 times, despite tranches of financial interventions from the Federal Government. Tinubu and Adelabu should unveil a comprehensive road map, including a review of the previous privatisation, to redeem the sector. The sole national grid is a threat to efficiency.
Source:Punch
February 12, 2024 12:20 UTC
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the launch of “Project Loud,” a two-month, all-expenses-paid training programme aimed at empowering Lagosians with vocational skills. The initiative, dubbed “Lagos of Our Dreams,” offers free training in mixology, catering, tailoring, makeup/gele, wig-making, shoemaking, facials & massage, manicure & pedicure, baking, and pastries to all residents. Interested candidates can register for any of the classes by visiting http://projectloudskillscenter.com or physically at 114 Western Avenue, beside Qua-Iboe Church, Barracks Bus-stop, Surulere, Lagos State.
Source:The Guardian
February 12, 2024 12:10 UTC
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Source:Punch
February 12, 2024 12:08 UTC