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​​A gap-down happens when a stock opens at a much lower price than where it closed the day before, leaving a ‘gap’ on the price chart that’s considered a sign of investor panic. The Sensex and Nifty fell 1.5% the next day.

Manchester United transfer target Randal Kolo Muani is reportedly very likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window.

​Nifty is trading around the 200-day exponential moving average (23,691), which is likely to provide some relief after a 4.7% correction last week. Positive global cues should act as a supporting factor.

The photo was taken in the small town of Dungog in the Hunter Region.

If you've ever spent time clearing leaves out of a pool manually with a scoop you'll know how laborious it can be so it's little wonder pool robots are becoming increasingly popular.

An IRGC officer has been charged in a US citizen's 2022 murder in Baghdad and faces a life sentence for an alleged terror plot.

Thunder Sign Alex Caruso to Contract Extension

Regular readers will know that I'm not a huge fan of Yule. However, there is one tradition that does spark joy for me and that is Inspire's annual beauty awards.

Great Nigeria Insurance Plc recently held its annual Retirees Experience Forum where it interacted with retirees from both government and private establishments. The forum is a platform through which the insurance firm interfaces, entertains, and interacts with its annuitants on an annual basis. GNI is one of the pioneers of the insurance business in Nigeria

The National Insurance Commission has maintained that it will ensure that regulations in the industry are complied with by all and sundry. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin at the Insurance Industry Consultative Council Media Retreat at the College of Insurance and Finance Management, Aseese, Ogun State, recently. Omosehin, who

1. LIVE: Israel bombs hospitals, schools and ‘safe-zone’ in Gaza, killing 50  Al Jazeera English
2. Ten Palestinians killed in airstrikes on houses in central Gaza, medics say  Reuters
3. Gaza strikes leave dozens of people dead as Israeli bombardment continues  The Washington Post
4. IDF strikes in Gaza kill over 30, rescuers say; IDF calls to close north Gaza hospital  Haaretz

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The National Youth Service Corps and 14 other ministries, departments, and agencies of government have planned about N1.41bn as an insurance premium in the 2025 appropriation bill that was presented by President Bola Tinubu, an analysis by The PUNCH has found. According to a review of the estimates, several government establishments planned to pay insurance

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has said that the contribution of the Nigeria Customs Service is crucial in actualising Nigeria’s proposed N48tn 2025 budget. Edun also revealed that the Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 3,927 Customs officers. In a statement on Sunday by the National

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In a country reeling from economic despair, desperation has turned deadly. In the span of just five days, stampedes at food distribution events in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan have claimed lives, including at least 35 children. These tragic incidents underscore the harsh realities of hunger and poverty gripping Nigerians, pushing many to risk their lives

Interswitch and Financial Services Innovators have collaborated to train 100 young Nigerians in software testing. It was revealed that Interswitch sponsored the FSI Intensive Software Testing Programme in its commitment to driving innovation and empowering young talent in Nigeria. According to a statement from the organisers on Friday, the participants underwent an intensive eight-week online

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said that petrol is going to sell at N935 per litre beginning from Monday (today) based on the latest arrangement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. IPMAN’s National President, Maigandi Garima, said the reduction in Dangote refinery’s ex-depot price for petrol and the uniform arrangement being put in

A property firm, Sytemap, has stated that 65 per cent of victims of land scams in Nigeria are women. While announcing an initiative designed to empower women through affordable and secure land ownership in a statement, the firm stated that from March 8 to March 14, 2025, women, including professionals in Africa and the Diaspora,

Experts convened at the 5th edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout in Lagos to discuss the pressing issues of fake news, cyberbullying, and their far-reaching impact on society. The event, themed “Social Media: The Influence, Power, and Impact,” brought together influencers, dignitaries, and stakeholders from various sectors. A statement on Sunday indicated that the

Housing experts have called for comprehensive property tax reforms in Abuja to address housing affordability and reduce the prevalence of unoccupied buildings across the city. Speaking at the Affordable Housing Hall of Fame event in Abuja recently, Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocate, Mr. Festus Adebayo, emphasised the urgency of property tax implementation over

Nigeria’s internet data usage surged to 870,398.28 terabytes in October, marking an increase from 850,249.09 terabytes in September. This rebound follows a decline in September, which saw internet consumption drop by 0.82 per cent to 850,249.09 terabytes, the first decrease since February 2024. The latest figures, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, reflect a notable

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reiterated that the Federal Government does not compensate for bare lands, adding that all lands belong to the government. He disclosed this at the inspection of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Section 1 at kilometre 18, Okun Ajah axis, recently. He said, “Go and read the law; there is

Nigeria’s telecommunications operators are advocating inclusive policies to address industry challenges and reverse declining investments. The President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, Tony Emoekpere, emphasised the need for stakeholder engagement and collaborative policy development to ensure the sector’s growth. In an interview with The Punch, Emoekpere outlined a multi-step approach that involves