5 h. ago UNICEF To Cut Workforce, Travels Over Stoppag Of USAID Funds By Trump

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed plans to reduce its workforce and travels as part of measures to mitigate the effect of the cut of USAID funding by President Donald Trump’s administration. UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou disclosed this on Monday during an assessment visit to some of […]

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5 h. ago UNICEF To Cut Workforce, Travels Over Stoppage Of USAID Funding By Trump

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed plans to reduce its workforce and travels as part of measures to mitigate the effect of the cut of USAID funding by President Donald Trump’s administration. UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou disclosed this on Monday during an assessment visit to some of […]

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8 h. ago UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1

Tribune Online UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1 Drivers in the UK may see higher travel costs as new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) take effect from March 1, following HMRC’s quarterly review of company car rates. UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1 Tribune Online

Science

9 h. ago Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC

Tribune Online Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Students of private universities nationwide may form a joint association to challenge the Federal Government in Court over the decision to exclude them from the list of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Vice-Chancellor of MacPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Prof. Francis Igbasan said. This is as the management of the […] Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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11 h. ago UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches

Tribune Online UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has vowed to sustain its support for the Nigerian government and communities in the North East region, despite facing significant funding hitches following the recent cessation of USAID funding. UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches Tribune Online

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16 h. ago The Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers, putting others on leave – AP

The Trump administration said Sunday that it was placing all but a fraction of staffers at the U.S. Agency for read more The Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers, putting others on leave – AP

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16 h. ago German election winner, Merz, admits tough road to build govt

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. Merz has warned against more paralysis in Berlin at a time US President Donald Trump is driving head-spinning change, the German economy is in recession, Read More

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17 h. ago Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF

Tribune Online Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stop lending money to governments that are not accountable to their citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the plea at the 2025 high-level meeting of the global labour movement, IMF, and World Bank at the World Bank office […] Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF Tribune Online

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20 h. ago “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC To IMF, World Bank

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cease lending to governments that fail to account to their citizens. According to the NLC, such loans only serve to exacerbate the crisis of governance and plunge nations deeper into debt and underdevelopment. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, […] The post “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC To IMF, World Bank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

Singapore-listed Olam Group on Feb 24 said it will sell a 44.58 per cent stake in its agricultural products business read more Olam Group to sell 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi fund for $2.35 billion

Economics

23 h. ago NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers

By Bimbola Oyesola, oritokeoyee@gmail.com The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated that employers in the informal sector must ensure that their workers are protected by keying into Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS). According to the NSITF’s regional manager, Mainland Region, Lagos, Agboma Obiaku Okoroafor, the vision of the organization was that, “every worker, whether […] The post NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago USAID to lay off 2000 staff and put most others on administrative leave

Around 2,000 staff members at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will lose their jobs by Monday morning, while read more USAID to lay off 2000 staff and put most others on administrative leave

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28 h. ago How my late wife, Maryam, converted to Islam after our marriage – Babangida

Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has revealed details about his marriage to his late wife, Maryam, including her conversion to Islam, in his newly released autobiography, A Journey in Service. The book, launched on Thursday alongside a fundraiser for his presidential library, provides insight into their love story, from their early days in Kaduna Read More

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28 h. ago Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership

Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday — the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion — that he was ready to quit as Ukraine’s president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance. Zelensky, who has faced fierce criticism from the new US administration, said he wanted to meet Donald Trump before Read More

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30 h. ago Gunmen attack church, cut off pastor’s fingers, kidnap worshippers in Delta

Tribune Online Gunmen attack church, cut off pastor’s fingers, kidnap worshippers in Delta The gunmen, it reported shot a pastor identified as Apostle Divine Omodia, and cut off two of his fingers and abducted six members of the church. Gunmen attack church, cut off pastor’s fingers, kidnap worshippers in Delta Tribune Online

Events

34 h. ago Making education accessible to Nigerians critical to national growth — Tinubu

Tribune Online Making education accessible to Nigerians critical to national growth — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable to millions of Nigerians across the country. The president who explained that quality education is critical to ensuring national and economic growth, said his administration through the renewed hope agenda would continue to fund and initiate policies that would improve the […] Making education accessible to Nigerians critical to national growth — Tinubu Tribune Online

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38 h. ago IWD: Run Club Abuja Holds 10km Run to Support Underprivileged Women

In commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day, Run Club Abuja, in collaboration with other organizations, held a 10-kilometer run to support underprivileged young women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Chairwoman for the maiden edition of the Abuja Women’s Run, Ibe Onyebuchi, noted that the purpose of the event was to raise funds to […]

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39 h. ago Badenoch slams UK PM for cutting defence funding amid global threats

The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch, has condemned the British government’s decision to cancel the planned increase in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, calling it “indefensible” amid rising global threats. In a letter dated February 22, 2025, Badenoch accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to act decisively on Read More

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41 h. ago Jigawa signs new agreement with 6 Pension Fund Administrators

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has formally signed agreements with six reputable Pension Fund Administrators read more Jigawa signs new agreement with 6 Pension Fund Administrators

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