Bizom reported that customers bought higher-value packs across branded commodities as prices remained low, leading to a growth of 4.6% in October. Gift packs contributed to higher-value packs in confectionery, which grew by 5.5% MoM. Low-unit price pack sales in commodities, confectionery, and packaged foods shrunk as consumers uptraded to higher-value packs. During the show, they reminisced about their time filming the movie and shared a nostalgic moment when Sidharth accidentally broke Varun's nose during an action scene. He slumped soon after taking the punch, which also broke one of his teeth.His wife, Renuka (38), called an ambulance.

Expected to be offered only on the top-spec variantAll Tata models will now have a digital clusterThe Tata Punch has been spied with a full-digital instrument cluster and it is expected to be a silent upgrade by the Indian automaker for the top-spec versions of the micro-SUV. When it was launched, the Punch came with a semi-digital cluster similar to the Altroz hatchback and this digital cluster was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo in the CNG-powered car and will be a 7.0-inch unit. The single image of the cluster shows things like speed, odometre, warning lights and door ajar. The fuel and RPM gauge are expected to appear on both sides of the cluster in the form of rising lines. Image source

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated the need to double the manpower strength of the Nigeria Police Force in the country. Egbetokun said while addressing men and officers of the Kwara State Police Command in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday, that his administration would also look into the welfare of police officers in the country. The IG, who was on a day working visit to the command, said he was aware of the working conditions of an average policeman, adding that one policeman does the job of two people. I know one policeman does the job of two policemen. “A policeman would close from night duty and resume for morning duty.

The Kano State Police Command has warned members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and the All Progressives Congress in the state against Saturday’s planned protest saying it will deal ruthlessly with anyone that violated the order. The warning was contained in a statement on Friday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Husaini Gumel, and made available to newsmen. Both the NNPP and APC were said to have mobilised their supporters to organise protests on Saturday to express their views on the recent ruling of the Appeal Court in Abuja which declared a controversial judgment on the governorship election judgment. The statement read, “Credible information at the command’s disposal revealed that some groups of people claiming to be political party supporters of both the NNPP and the APC are using various media platforms and mobilising people and planning to enter the streets on Saturday, November 25, 2023, to stage protest against the Kano State Governorship Appeal Court’s verdict. ”The information further revealed that the intention of the protesters is to shut down the state and attack prominent political party opponents; an action which may likely result in violence.

The remains of a former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, have been laid to rest. The burial ceremony, which was held in his country home, Uli, in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the State, was the culmination of a three-day-long state funeral for the first Executive Governor of the state in the Fourth Republic. The former governor was laid to rest after an inter-denominational burial service held in his honour. Mbadinuju died on April 11 at the age of 78.

But the NNPCL and oil marketers stated on Thursday that this huge oil import fund would drop soon as the Port Harcourt refinery would start producing refined petroleum products from January 2024 barring any unforeseen circumstances. The Federal Government announced in August this year that the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery would be completed in December 2023. The work is ongoing.”PETROAN presidentThe PETROAN president said the Port Harcourt refinery was on course to begin operations, based on findings by the oil union at the facility. “The Port Harcourt refinery is on course. And maybe after that, they can shift to the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries.

Located in downtown Luxembourg City, House of Startups is the epicentre of the country’s tech ecosystem. A 2022 report from Startup Genome found that startup funding deals in Luxembourg increased five-fold between 2012 and 2021. Funded by the Chamber of Commerce, the centre houses a whopping 200 of the country’s 521 tech startups. All of this puts Luxembourg’s tech ecosystem on track to continue its upward growth trajectory in coming years, not just in fintech but also SaaS, climatetech, spacetech, and manufacturing. 5. nZeroLast but not least is nZero, a carbon management platform that gives NGOs, government agencies, and organisations accurate data on their carbon emissions.

The fifth batch of 50 graduates, out of the 1,100 indigenous students who graduated with first class and were sponsored by the Kano state government to study abroad, have been airlifted at Malam Aminu Kano International (MAKIA) to India for their Master’s Degree programmes in various disciplines. From Lagos, they would be airlifted to India aboard Air Peace at 2:00 p.m. Speaking immediately after the takeoff, Dr Kofarmata said the departure of the fifth batch is in continuation of the government’s commitment towards the implementation of the 1,100 postgraduate scholarship programme for 2023–2024. “The students are also expected to acquire experience, skills, and knowledge with a view to revamping the state’s commercial status and exploring other potential for socio-economic development,” he said. Dr Kofarmata then stated that the information received by the state government indicates that the beneficiaries have already commenced their academic programmes and are faring in their various disciplines.

The Senate, on Thursday, sought the inclusion of Nigeria in the $147bn global bitumen market with the passage for a second reading, a bill seeking the establishment of a Bitumen Development Commission. Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South), who sponsored the bill, said Nigeria has 38bn bitumen reserves. Ibrahim said, “The objectives of the bill include the need to develop a legal framework for the regulation of the bitumen development in Nigeria; to prevent unconventional sources from taking advantage of research-enhanced applications over other competitors; and to lead innovation and resource-based strategy in the development of bitumen in Nigeria. “The proposed Bitumen Development Commission, when established, would fastrack the development of bitumen in Nigeria, make her a key player in the $147bn global market and create instant 12,000 jobs for Nigerians. “It would also help the government at various levels to put in place asphalted roads in various communities.

The list of Western scholars’ comments on the greatness of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is endless, as Scottish Orientalist, Ronald A. Nicholson, opines that, “The Qur’an is a splendid humanistic document, which explains in detail the secret of the behaviour of Muhammad in all the events of his life. Furthermore, Lord Hadleigh says about Prophet Muhammad (SAW): “The Arabian Prophet had powerful and strong morals and a personality, which weighed up, examined, and tested every step he took in his life. We see this present in the personality of the Prophet Muhammad in glowing colors”. To further demonstrate the Greatness of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the People and the poets at the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) were impressed with the Quran and praised it, and the great poets of that time converted to Islam such as, Labīd ibn Rabī’ah, and Hassan ibn Thabit, and Al-Khansa, and Ka’b ibn Zuhayr, and others. For me, there can be no human explanation to the Qur’an.” The greatness of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is endless.

Niger’s military ruler General Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday arrived in Mali to meet his counterpart Colonel Assimi Goita in his first international visit since seizing power in July, an AFP journalist noted. Niger’s neighbours, Mali and Burkina Faso — which are ruled by military leaders who seized power in 2020 and 2022, respectively — have pledged solidarity to Niger’s coup leaders. “It would seem that the purpose of the embargo was to exert pressure on the authorities. Shortly after taking power, Tiani pledged to return Niger to civilian rule within three years. Mali, meanwhile, has indefinitely postponed a presidential election that was scheduled for early 2024.

"It's unlikely that this will continue next month as repeat purchases may be based on a non-festive, lower consumption estimate for the household," he said. "For the rest of November, we will see a slight mismatch in terms of store level stocking and actual consumption, leading to an increase in inventory days. "With modern trade and other retailers offering discounts on high-value packs, there is an inclination for more consumers to go for these pack sizes, especially during Diwali. Many get converted to buying high-value packs post Diwali as well. However, while the absolute volume of high-value packs goes up drastically during Diwali, the contribution of Diwali to overall sales would not be that significant because every year, there are more households shifting to buying high-value packs," said Shah.Personal care, however, continues to be under stress as consumer spending has remained slow in this category.

The world’s most influential travel & tourism event WTM London – saw attendance numbers rise by more than a fifth year on year. The three-day event took place from recently, with 43,727 attendees – an increase of 22 percent on the 35,826 who attended in 2022. Over three days at London’s ExCel, World Travel Market London welcomed 1,976 representatives (WTM) of the world’s media – up by 31 percent on 2022. WTM London landed a host of innovations based on changing traveller trends and feedback from attendees in 2022. Juliette Losardo, WTM London Exhibition Director, said: “We’re thrilled to see delegate numbers rise by more than a fifth on last year.

The Nigerian Army’s troops neutralised six bandits in Kaduna state during extensive clearance patrols conducted across two local government areas. In the course of these operations, the forces made contact with bandits at Maidaro, Ngade Allah and Kidandan. As a result, according to the statement, “the troops engaged swiftly, subduing the bandits at each point and killing six bandits in the process. The statement added, “The troops exploited the areas and recovered two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, 14 rounds of ammunition, along with 40 pairs of bandits’ uniforms. “Citizens are urged to report suspicious persons or activities to the Security Operations Room for prompt action by security agencies.

A survey by The PUNCH, on Wednesday, confirmed scarcity in some parts of Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Gombe, Edo, Sokoto, and Ekiti States. It noted that there have also been concerns among some members of the public over the legality of old naira notes. Naira scarcity resurfaces in LagosHowever, cash scarcity, a major downside of the CBN’s naira redesign policy, has begun to resurface. Bank customers of Union Bank were, however, able to get up to N20,000 at the ATM and inside the bank. We are unaware of scarcity — Bank customers associationAccording to the President of the Bank Customers Association of Nigeria, Dr Uju Ogunbunka, members have reported any such issues with cash withdrawals.