ANALYSIS: Governors’ Interventions for Women in Nigeria
In this report, Women Radio 91.7 tracked female-centric interventions of elected governors who have made efforts to bridge the economic gap of women at the state level. According to Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, 2,451 women, including women with disabilities, have been trained in rice production, food processing and entrepreneurship. An anti-gender-based violence centre was said to have been established to support women and children facing gender-related issues for protection and access to justice. Also, 450 women with disabilities received grants while 500 women farmers and petty traders received financial support. Making governors accountable for the next 365 daysThe interventions of some governors reveal a level of progress in women’s economic empowerment between 29 May 2023 and 29 May 2024.
Source:The Guardian
June 14, 2024 12:02 UTC
Tata Punch EV secures 5-star rating in BNCAP crash test
The Tata Punch EV has secured a five-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash tests. Tata’s added yet another feather to its hat with the latest 5-star rated vehicle, the Punch EV. The Tata Punch EV scored 31.46 points out of 32 for adult protection and 45 points out of 49 for child protection. In the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the Punch EV scored 15.71 points out of 16 and 15.74 points out of 16 in the side movable deformable barrier test. The Tata Punch EV range starts at Rs 10.99 lakh, ex-showroom.
Source:Punch
June 14, 2024 09:52 UTC
Asset management affirmed firm ‘A’ rating, stable outlook
Global Credit Rating Co (GCR) has affirmed SFS Capital’s long-term credit rating ‘A’ with a stable outlook. It equally affirmed the asset management company, short-term credit rating ‘A2’, having both ratings show a stable outlook, reaffirming strength and stability. On the ungeared balance sheet, it stated that the firm’s balance sheet remained unleveraged, providing a stable financial foundation and supporting its robust liquidity profile. It stated that its expertise in REIT management, also made the firm recognised for its proficiency in managing REITs, significantly contributing to its competitive position in the asset management sector. We are focused on enhancing our market position through innovative products and services that meet the evolving needs of our clients and investors.
Source:The Guardian
June 14, 2024 09:27 UTC
Police arrest gang selling registered SIM to criminals
Addressing journalists while parading the suspects, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe, said the suspects sold the SIM cards to criminals between N3,000 and N5000. He noted that a total of 1,100 registered SIM cards; three registration machines; two fingerprint machines and a mobile phone were recovered from the suspects. According to him, as a result, these criminals use street SIM card vendors to obtain the details of unsuspecting residents who buy and register SIM cards simultaneously. Igwe explained that the suspects use street SIM card vendors to obtain the details of innocent residents, including their National Identity Numbers, from those who patronize them. “Over one thousand, one hundred already registered sim cards, three registration machines, and other gadgets were recovered from the suspects.
Source:Punch
June 13, 2024 21:55 UTC
N90 billion pilgrimage subsidy is wasteful, unacceptable
The most controversial twist is the adoption of Sharia Law by several Northern states without any legal consequences. Against this backdrop, non-secular theorists submit that state sponsorship of religious pilgrimages raises no constitutional or legal red flags because Nigeria is a multi-religious country. However, the Constitution also established Customary Courts of Appeal for the FCT and any state that so desires. There is also a similar requirement for the Court of Appeal to consist of at least three judges knowledgeable in Customary Law. Accordingly, the adoption of Islamic law by some states is unconstitutional.
Source:The Guardian
June 13, 2024 18:08 UTC
African countries urged to take advantage of free trade agreement
Africans have been urged to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) protocols to boost their economies and leapfrog food security in the sub-Saharan region. The Summit resolved that African Nations must quickly embrace the African Continental Free Trade Agreement ( AfCFTA) protocols and quickly dismantle all obstacles to the full consummation of the agreement. The Summit therefore called on the African Union ( AU) to set a target of at least 30% of intra-African trade by 2030. Beyond dealing with enhanced food security, African nations need to adopt new schemes that resolve the trinity of challenges that currently beset agriculture.”It added, “Explore innovative funding. “Deliberately promote gender equity and inclusiveness in African Political leadership with focus on the younger generation and an ethically engineered Leadership development.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 13, 2024 16:29 UTC
Lukman dumps APC over Tinubu’s poor performance
The immediate past National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has resigned his membership of the party over alleged bad governance under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. Lukman, in a letter to selected party leaders titled: “APC and The Future of Nigerian Democracy” claimed that after one-year of “planless leadership” under the President Tinubu-led administration, not much can be achieved during his tenure. With that, both the APC and the governments it controls are getting more and more unpopular. The popular saying in the country now is that President Tinubu is a one-term President. I don’t expect party leaders will agree with my decision.
Source:The Guardian
June 13, 2024 11:05 UTC
Nollywood actor, Sule Suebebe is dead
Entertainment of Wednesday, 12 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Nigerian film industry is currently mourning the loss of one of its seasoned actors, Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as Sule Suebebe, who passed away at the age of 68. As reported by guardian.ng, Suebebe succumbed to a long-term illness on Wednesday morning at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Baba Suebebe passed away at the hospital this morning. He acknowledged his reckless lifestyle and lack of guidance, appealing for forgiveness from those he may have wronged, particularly women. The family of the late actor will provide details of his funeral arrangements in due course.
Source:The Guardian
June 13, 2024 08:08 UTC
IATA predicts $30.5bn net profit projections for airlines in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December 2023 forecasts. Contained in the report presented at its 80th Annual General Meeting in Dubai, IATA predicted in its outlook highlights among others that the net profits are expected to reach $30.5 billion in 2024 (3.1 percent net profit margins) representing an improvement on 2023 net profits which are estimated to be $27.4 billion (3.0 percent net profit margins) which is also an improvement on the $25.7 billion (2.7 percent net profit margin) forecast for 2024 profits that IATA released in December 2023. Speaking at the AGM, IATA’s Director General, Willie Walsh declared: “In a world of many and growing uncertainties, airlines continue to shore-up their profitability. The expected aggregate net profit of $30.5 billion in 2024 is a great achievement considering the recent deep pandemic losses. With a record five billion air travelers expected in 2024, the human need to fly has never been stronger.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 13, 2024 06:20 UTC
Kaspersky researchers punch holes in biometrics hardware security
Researchers with Kaspersky Lab disclosed a number of vulnerabilities in a popular brand of biometrics scanners. The security firm disclosed a total of six CVE vulnerability entries regarding code injection flaws in hardware from ZkTeco. While the research focused on ZkTeco specifically, the Kaspersky crew said that the findings suggest a larger possibility for serious security flaws in biometrics and authentication hardware. “Biometric scanners offer a unique way to resolve the conflict between security and usability,” the researchers wrote. The hackers’ proof-of-concept loaded a QR code with additional commands that would grant the attacker with privileges otherwise locked off from ordinary users.
Source:Punch
June 13, 2024 03:13 UTC
35 dead, dozens injured in Kuwait building fire
More than 35 people were killed and dozens injured in a building fire in an area heavily populated with foreign workers in Kuwait, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. Forty-three people were injured, the health ministry said, after the blaze broke out in a residential building south of Kuwait City at dawn. Related Posts No Content Available“As for the deaths in the building behind me, the number has exceeded 35 so far.”Forensic teams have identified three of the bodies, Owaihan added. According to a source in the General Fire Department, the victims suffocated from rising smoke after the fire broke out on the ground floor. The building’s owner has been detained in an investigation into potential negligence, Interior Minister Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef said as he too visited the scene.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 12, 2024 18:32 UTC
Nigeria’s greatness beyond rich mineral resources — Otti
Abia Governor, Alex Otti says the greatness of the Nigerian nation goes beyond the rich mineral resources buried beneath its soil. Because we believe, Abia has become a model democratic society where the leadership is accountable to the people, not to a tiny cabal of godfathers. Wherever you are, whatever you do, the Government will do its part by providing you with the right support to soar higher. “We shall not reach the mark in one day, but we will commit every waking hour to the task of meeting the aspirations we share as a democratic society. Our dear State, Abia, will be great in our lifetime.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 12, 2024 14:59 UTC
Shutting down national grid criminal, police warn protesters
The police added that tampering with the national grid is a criminal offence. The statement read, “Those who want to stage a peaceful protest are advised to inform the police and request protection. Members of the public are again reminded that it is a criminal offence to tamper with the national grid or prevent/disrupt the transmission of electricity. “The Nigeria police will protect the rights of all citizens including those on peaceful protest but will not look on to see the rights of other citizens being violated. “We remain dedicated to upholding the rights of citizens while ensuring that public order is maintained.”
Source:Punch
June 12, 2024 08:11 UTC
Nathan’s hot dog eating contest host felt ‘gut punch’ after Joey Chestnut July 4 decision
Joey Chestnut won’t be competing in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and at least one person associated with the event is sick to their stomach. The 40-year-old has been almost unbeatable on July 4, winning the event 16 times, including every single one since 2016. Three of those 16 wins came against Takeru Kobayashi, who had previously won the contest six times in the early 2000s. Kobayashi, coincidentally enough, had his own problems with MLE and has not competed at the Nathan’s contest since 2009 after he had a dispute over his contract. 3 Joey Chestnut won’t be competing this year.
Source:Punch
June 12, 2024 06:37 UTC