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UN refugee agency cuts spending after Trump’s aid freeze
The UN agency that helps refugees, asylum seekers and people forcibly displaced within their own countries has been put on a savings drive. This comes after U.S President Donald Trump ordered a suspension of humanitarian assistance. “While we are still assessing the impact of the new U.S. administration’s decision, including possible exceptions, we are implementing […]
Trump offers buyouts to federal workers
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human resources agency, also said it would begin subjecting all […]
Tinubu hails renowned banker Aina at 70
President Bola Tinubu congratulated renowned banker Dr. Lawrence Olusegun Aina as he celebrates his 70th birthday on January 31. The president Lauded Dr Aina for his contributions to Nigeria’s development, noting his distinguished career spanning over 30 years, during which he served as the chief executive of a bank for six years. He extolled Aina’s […]
Trump, Africa, and the Parable of Uncertainties
By Toyin Falola Africa remains relevant to global politics. This view shapes the conversation generated on the possible impact of the Trump administration on Africa. Ironically, Africa often conforms to arrangements inspired by the powerful countries of the world, usually because they lack the collective ability to organize themselves as a continent. One emerging question […]
As Nigeria Marks Int’l Day For Reducing CO2 Emissions
By Ogunlade Olamide and Esi-ife Arogundade As we step into a world increasingly defined by climate change extremes, the recent conclusion of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) that 2024 marks the warmest year yet is a formidable wake-up call for Nigeria and the rest of the world. Many were already bracing for this announcement, understanding […]
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Writing Biographies
By Toyin Falola Biographical writing constitutes a category of literary engagements that are explored in academia because they are helpful in revealing the network of events that make up the human world. As a genre of literature that deals with the documentation of human journeys and experiences by another party, it is both an exercise […]
NCF seeks grants for climate action, wildlife protection
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for grants to support climate change initiatives, combat illegal wildlife trafficking and support conservation efforts. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director-General of the NCF, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. He emphasised the importance of securing grants rather than […]
Yuan strengthens 7.1698 against dollar
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened seven pips to 7.1698 against the dollar on Monday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate […]
