He said: “The South East region, once considered a hub for entrepreneurial activities, is facing numerous socio-economic challenges currently. By addressing the digital gap, this project promotes inclusion, reduces disparities, and contributes to enhanced healthcare and overall quality of life for residents in the South East. “Today, we also have the privilege of unveiling the model of the hub, symbolizing the tangible progress we are making towards a more connected and prosperous South East. He maintained that “Peace in the South East Project is more than just a Non-Governmental Organization. We are a dedicated organization, driven by the vision of nurturing lasting peace, stability, and sustainable development in South East Nigeria.

The general knew these problems had held Nigeria back from rising to its full height in its social and economic development. According to Umar, Buhari allowed himself to be persuaded with the argument that abandoning his national rescue mission was no option. Did he leave a sound national economy? By 2019, Buhari began to desperately cast around for a lifebuoy to save the economy under his watch. His economic model was a disaster for the national economy.

YouTube has announced a significant achievement in its digital streaming service, with YouTube Music and Premium surpassing 100 million subscribers worldwide, including trial. “And through it all, we’ve remained focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to our global YouTube community. And for listeners, we introduced the Samples tab, a lightning-fast way to discover new music, a completely customised radio building experience, and brought podcasts to YouTube Music. YouTube Premium helps maintain a thriving creator and artist community, providing them with an additional source of revenue from subscriptions”. “The success of YouTube Music and Premium extends deeply into Nigeria, where music and content creators have found a global stage for their talent,” Awofisayo remarked.

Automaker Tata Motors has ramped up its production capacity to accommodate the demand uptick of its electric vehicle -- Punch. Punch is the first offering from the carmaker’s electric vehicle architecture -- acti.ev. Tata Motors, which has the largest market share in electric vehicles, will be introducing two more models in CY24. “This calendar year will see three electric vehicle launches, one Punch EV, which happened in January. EV LandscapeThe automaker has adopted a micro-market focus to increase its penetration of electric vehicles.

Nigeria’s foremost print and digital media group, PUNCH Nigeria Limited, is set to roll out the drums to mark its 50th anniversary with an array of epoch-making ceremonies in Lagos. PUNCH, the publisher of the nation’s leading newspaper titles, The PUNCH, Saturday PUNCH, Sunday PUNCH and PUNCH Online, clocked 50 on 18 March 2023. The 50th anniversary will be marked with the 40th anniversary of the passing of the founding Chairman, the late James Olubunmi Aboderin, who died on 28 February 1984 at the age of 50. The celebration of our 50th anniversary is not just an opportunity to wine and dine but a chance to celebrate our excellent heritage and fierce editorial independence,” Mr Joseph said. A special commemorative anniversary publication to mark the golden jubilee anniversary of the newspaper will also be distributed at some of the events.

The total value of transactions recorded at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market fell from $465.29m on Tuesday and $203.93m on Wednesday, data obtained from FMDQ Exchange showed on Thursday. This indicates a 56 per cent drop in the value of transactions recorded on the FMDQ platform which records volume and value of transactions on NAFEM, the official FX market. The CBN had last week issues circulars compelling banks to sell their excess dollar holdings, among others. Meanwhile, the naira fell by 1.4 per cent to the dollar at the parallel market on Thursday, following strong demand for dollars. Checks by our correspondent showed that the value of foreign exchange transactions recorded on the official Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market had reduced from $584m on Monday to $465.29m on Tuesday and $203.93m on Wednesday.

Two of the strongest players in this segment are the Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Ignis. Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis: LooksWhile looks are subjective, most people will agree that Punch is a very good-looking car. Also Read : Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch? Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis: Fuel efficiencyMaruti claims a fuel efficiency of 20.89 kmpl for the Ignis. Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Ignis: PriceTata Punch is priced between ₹6 lakh and ₹10.10 lakh whereas the Maruti Suzuki Ignis costs between ₹5.84 lakh and ₹8.16 lakh.

Most people get to notice that their WhatsApp account has been hacked only when they get locked out of their account but this is not the only indication that your WhatsApp account has been hacked. Therefore, your WhatsApp account could be hacked without you getting locked out of the account. 7 signs your WhatsApp account has been hacked1. If you suddenly can’t log in to your WhatsApp account, someone else might be in charge and you need to get your account back. How to get your WhatsApp account backUninstall the WhatsApp application from your phone and reinstall it from the app storeWhen you uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp on your phone, WhatsApp will ask you to enter your phone number and they will send you a code to verify the number.

BENEATH the swirling wave of protests on the streets of the country is the oppressive and spiking cost-of-living crisis. In a country notorious for low wages, high unemployment and shabby social services, Nigerians are being pushed to the wall. Before Tinubu, Nigeria had witnessed the 2012 petrol protests under Goodluck Jonathan and the #EndSARS protests in October 2020 under Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu aggravated the crisis in June, prompting the Central Bank of Nigeria to float the naira. From the June 2023 rate of 22.79 per cent, inflation accelerated to 28.99 per cent in December.

THERE is no more tenable excuse for the health facilities that continue to breach the law by rejecting gunshot and ‘one-chance’ victims. Rightly, the ministry is aghast that hospitals are still unreasonably sidestepping the Gunshot Act 2017. In hindsight, doctors cite police harassment and accusations of tampering with evidence to leave accident and gunshot victims to their fate. In truth, the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, in 2017, promulgated by the Muhammadu Buhari administration, is not entrenched among stakeholders. This has been discarded for the Gunshot Act.

(Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)The International Football Association Board said it is set to introduce a blue card in professional football as part of sin-bin trials, The Daily Mail reports. The use of red and yellow cards in football began in 1970. Since then, red and yellow cards have become widely adopted by football associations worldwide as a disciplinary measure for players’ misconduct on the field. This development will introduce a fresh aspect to player dismissals, with individuals facing expulsion if they accumulate two blue cards during a match or a combination of a blue and a yellow card. This implies that FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup matches may be included in trials, with the FA reportedly considering to volunteer next season’s competitions for testing.

The Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, has threatened to seize hoarded goods and prosecute perpetrators. According to him, the agency would not hesitate to seize hoarded goods as well as prosecute the culprits. He explained that the agency would take decisive action against individuals or traders found to be hoarding essential commodities in order to maximise profits. “The PCACC will swing into action and will not watch businessmen hoarding commodities. We know there is the issue of forex, but those that hoard goods, even if the Federal Ministry of Commerce does not act, we will seize hoarded goods and take the owner to court,” he said.

An ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has said that the Super Eagles will earn an easy victory over Ivory Coast, ahead of the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Two penalty saves from Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, were enough to help the Eagles cement a place in the final stage of the tourney against host nation Ivory Coast. However, Peterside opined that Nigeria’s match against South Africa was “our toughest” while noting that the final against Ivory Coast “will be easier.”He said, “We all knew this (South Africa) was going to be our toughest game. The game against Ivory Coast will be easier than this because we have beaten them already in our group game. “They (Ivory Coast) only survived by sheer luck to get here.

Thoughts are fed into the heart which is the hearth, the base and seat of our volition to trigger it. A link has been forged with the Dark Region of the Beyond and he has become a minion of Darkness. Good thoughts, thoughts of love as well as physical measures will go a long way. By 2003, the police authority themselves recognised the necessity for some form of augmentation by way of community policing. Out of several federations he has studied, Nigeria is the only federation that does not allow state policing.

When it comes to military diplomacy, Mongolia punches well above its weight. Military diplomacy is the strategic deployment of armed forces to attain diplomatic goals and strengthen international relations. This involves leveraging military capabilities, including defence cooperation, joint military exercises and military exchanges, to enhance a nation's diplomatic influence, establish partnerships and contribute to regional or global stability. Military diplomacy is seen as a crucial component of Mongolia’s “Third Neighbour Policy”. Its Third Neighbour Policy and military diplomacy are a testament to the country’s resilience and its refusal to yield sovereignty.