Tunisia faces national bankruptcy
By Nosmot Gbadamosi Tunisia, hailed as the last bastion of Arab Spring democracy, is teetering toward national bankruptcy. State salaries…
The UK, Nigeria to partner in community policing, curb insecurity
Maureen Okpe The government of the United Kingdom said it will send advisors to Nigeria to provide expertise and share…
FG, EU, UNDP launch Jubilee Fellows Fund to address youth unemployment in Nigeria
Mukaila Ola The Federal Government, with financial support from the European Union (EU) and in collaboration with the United Nations…
USAID partners 14 organisations to revive business activities in Northeast Nigeria
Godsgift Onyedinefu The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed partnership agreements with 14 private sector and civil…
Akunna Cook visits Nigeria, three others to drive US investment in fast-growing sectors
Godsgift Onyedinefu Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Akunna Cook and Prosper Africa Acting Chief Operating Officer Leslie Marbury will travel…
France, US insist ‘all elements’ in place for Russian invasion of Ukraine
•Russian president wants to prevent Ukraine from having sovereignty, territorial integrity, says French Foreign Minister •US says Putin increasing military…
Russian parliament to discuss recognition of breakaway Ukrainian regions
Draft resolution submitted by Communist Party and supported by United Russia party referred to parliamentary committee By Ali Cura Russia’s…
EU announces N21bn employment scheme, €820m digital economy package for Nigeria
By Eromosele Abiodun and Deji Elumoye The European Union (EU) on Monday announced funding of €44 million (N21billion) for the…
UNICEF seeks end to recruitment of child-soldiers by armed groups in Nigeria
•Over 8,000 girls, boys recruited as child soldiers in North East since 2009 By Joseph Erunke THE United Nations Children’s…
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the Middle East and North Africa
•Heightened conflict in Ukraine could have serious consequences for European interests in the Middle East and North Africa. It could…