Tata Nexon, Punch, Tiago Drive 47% YoY Sales Growth In January 2026
Tata Motors has announced that it has recorded a YoY sales growth of 47% in January 2026. The volume driver for the brand were models such as the Nexon, Punch and Tiago. It is important to note that, with this, Tata Motors has also achieved its highest-ever monthly passenger vehicle sales last month. Moreover, the Punch SUV has surpassed the cumulative sales figure of 7 lakh units in over 4 years and 3 months. Let's dive deeper into how Nexon, Punch and more models contributed to the growth.
Source:Punch
February 02, 2026 08:47 UTC
Grammys 2026: Burna Boy loses Best Global Music Album to Brazilian music legends
Nigerian music star Burna Boy did not secure the Best Global Music Album award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, as the honour went to Brazilian music icons Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia. Burna Boy’s album No Sign of Weakness was beaten by the Brazilian duo’s critically acclaimed live project, Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo, which emerged winner in the highly competitive category of the 2026 Grammy Awards. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Davido loses Grammy award to TylaThe outcome rounded off a challenging night for the Nigerian artiste, who had earlier missed out on the Best African Music Performance award. That category was claimed by South African singer Tyla for her song Push 2 Start, which outperformed entries from Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr. Despite the losses, Burna Boy’s multiple nominations once again highlighted his strong presence on the global music stage and his continued recognition among the world’s leading recording artistes.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 08:13 UTC
Jeremy Swayman, Andrei Vasilevskiy stage friendly punch-up on outdoor stage
After the bout, Vasilevskiy patted Swayman on the side of the head in a friendly gesture. But the best way to lighten the mood was to ask about the goalie fight. Young Matt Poitras lit up when asked about the goalie fight. We down from the fastest goal against probably (11 seconds in), come back, had the lead, they come back, goalie fight, what else do you want? Overall it was just a good show today, Sway having the goalie fight.
Source:Punch
February 02, 2026 07:15 UTC
Boxer Jarrell Miller's hairpiece was knocked upward by a punch, then he threw it into the crowd
Boxer Jarrell Miller was hit with such a good punch he lost his hairpiece ... literally. But one of the punches knocked Miller’s head backward, and his hairpiece popped upward from the front, revealing a large bald spot that covered most of his head. Miller finished the round with the hairpiece, then ripped it off in his corner between rounds and tossed it into the crowd at Madison Square Garden. Ibeh punches Miller on Saturday. The boxer from Brooklyn was fighting on the undercard of the event topped by Teofimo Lopez’s title bout against unbeaten Shakur Stevenson, in what was Miller’s first fight at Madison Square Garden.
Source:Punch
February 02, 2026 07:03 UTC
The Anambra market issue
Some people protested the one-week closure of the market, blocking the ever busy Asaba-Onitsha expressway leading to the Onitsha bridge head. Actually, Soludo, a Professor of Economics, has never hidden his disdain for IPOB’s sit-at-home order, which he has always described as an act of economic sabotage in the South-East. The veritable issue is security; the government needs enhanced security to stymie the illegal sit-at-home order by IPOB. Put differently, why should citizens find it more compelling or convenient to obey the illegal order of non-state actors while defying official directives? A situation where an illegal directive by a misguided organisation has literally crippled commerce and other economic activities in one of the country’s most commercially vibrant states is intolerable.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 05:22 UTC
Idolatry: The Worship of a President
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned over the weekend, swagger intact, despite his tumble in Turkey. ‘American Idolatry: The Worship of a President’ was an opinion article published in the November 9, 2004 edition of the Yale Daily News by Christopher Ashley. We also had a president who, for all his flaws, checked the festering tendency of lawmakers and judges to commodify their offices. As Gilkey warns, “What silence qua silence mediates is the destruction of the self…” Silence hollows out the silent. Robert Locander’s ‘The President, the Press, and the Public: Friends and Enemies of Democracy’ treats issues such as this.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 05:22 UTC
Failed coup: I was marked for arrest, assassination –Defence minister
), on Sunday disclosed that he was among the intended targets of the recently foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, revealing that the conspirators planned to arrest or shoot him if he resisted. “But again, I think these guys were just a bunch of very unserious individuals that I really don’t know. He added that even without the intervention of the military, Nigerians would have resisted any attempt to overthrow a democratically elected government. I can’t even imagine a colonel ever thinking of doing such a thing.”The Defence Minister stressed that executing a coup in modern-day Nigeria was virtually impossible, unlike in the past. In October 2025, the Defence Headquarters had dismissed reports of a coup attempt, despite the arrest of 16 officers accused of sponsoring the plot.
Source:Punch
February 02, 2026 04:32 UTC
Travels: Presidency spends N34bn on forex in two years
In 2024, forex purchases were heavily concentrated in the first half of the year, coinciding with a period of heightened exchange rate volatility and sustained pressure on the naira. From July 2024, forex purchases by the State House intensified, with multiple same-day transactions on July 17 alone. These included N149.05m, N358.53m, N243.32m, N739.07m, and N73.07m, all tagged as forex purchases. Total forex purchases for the year stood at N5.04bn, a steep decline from the previous year. The State House and Office of the Chief of Staff accounted for smaller but still significant amounts, often linked directly to specific trips by the President, Vice President or First Lady.
Source:Punch
February 02, 2026 04:23 UTC
Explaining Nigerian tax ombud office
The Nigerian Tax Ombud Office was officially launched as part of the Nigerian Tax Reform 2026. The Tax Ombud in Nigeria is an independent body that helps resolve tax disputes and complaints in a fair and efficient manner. Eligibility: The Tax Ombud can handle complaints related to tax administration, such as delays, unfair treatment, or mistakes by the tax authorities. Using the Tax Ombud in Nigeria offers several benefits:– Faster Resolution: The Tax Ombud provides a quicker way to resolve tax disputes compared to the traditional courts, which can be slow and bureaucratic. – Tax Planning: Engage in proactive tax planning to minimize tax liabilities and avoid aggressive tax positions.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 03:53 UTC
Gold rally attracts foreign central banks in race to reduce dollar dominance
The global gold rally is gaining momentum as foreign central banks accelerate efforts to reduce their dependence on the United States dollar amid rising geopolitical and financial uncertainty. Third is the growing recognition among central banks that reserve diversification is now about sovereignty and resilience, rather than yield. The World Gold Council’s 2025 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey reinforces this trend, showing that 95 per cent of reserve managers expect global central bank gold reserves to increase over the next 12 months. “For the first time since 1996, foreign central banks are having a greater share of gold in their reserves than United States Treasuries. “The gold trade started as a structural shift trade.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 03:53 UTC
Why Access Bank champions Africa’s biggest race
Supporting Africa’s biggest road race is therefore not incidental. People at the centre of progressWhat makes the Lagos City Marathon truly special is its inclusivity. Championing the Lagos City Marathon is one of the ways leadership is projected from Access. Access Bank is committed to running this long race with Africa, investing in people, institutions, and platforms that drive sustainable growth. By championing Africa’s biggest road race, Access Bank shows its belief in collective effort, long-term impact, and the power of leadership that moves with society,not ahead of it, and never apart from it.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 03:53 UTC
Naira nearer fair value as experts outline path to stronger currency
Nigeria’s naira is moving closer to its theoretical fair value, signalling improving foreign exchange (FX) stability, stronger policy credibility and easing speculative pressure, according to leading economists and policy analysts. Renowned economist and Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, estimates the fair value of the naira at approximately ₦1,257 to the US dollar. Using the purchasing power parity (PPP) model, Rewane said the currency remains undervalued by about 11 percent, despite recent gains. He believes that there will be stability in the local currency in 2026 but might average N1,413 to the dollar. FX management is also about managing expectations,” Fasua said, noting that tighter controls have reduced abuse of FX forms and speculative outflows.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 03:53 UTC
Foreign employers no longer automatically taxable in Nigeria for remote workers
Foreign companies employing Nigerians to work remotely will no longer be deemed taxable in the country solely on the basis of having remote employees, following clarifications contained in Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform programme. He said the presence of remote workers in Nigeria, without more, does not create a taxable presence for foreign employers. “Foreign employers are no longer deemed taxable in Nigeria solely because they have employees working remotely in the country,” Oyedele stated via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. The engagement session, which attracted nearly 15,000 registered participants, focused on the practical implementation of the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts and their implications for employers and employees. Under the reforms, individuals earning the national minimum wage or less are automatically exempt from personal income tax.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 02, 2026 03:53 UTC
Southern US Frozen by Second Winter Punch; Snow & Ice Paralyze the Carolinas
Another surge of arctic air is bearing down on the united states, even as millions are still digging out from a deadly winter storm. Forecasters warn the cold blast could shatter temperature records, hit power supplies, and threaten agriculture, especially in the southern states.
Source:Punch
February 02, 2026 00:54 UTC
‘Made me want to punch the air’: The Night Manager’s seductive, twisty return was a TV triumph
What a pleasure it is to be seduced – and The Night Manager is just about the most seductive show on television. View image in fullscreen Family affairs … Hugh Laurie as Richard Onslow Roper and Diego Calva as Teddy Dos Santos. But the best thing about The Night Manager is how it pretended to meet our expectations, then subverted them entirely. It was Dos Santos, with all his daddy issues, who seemed more infatuated with this dishy British, blue-eyed man with his nice shirts. And poor, doomed Dos Santos.
Source:Punch
February 01, 2026 23:31 UTC