Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commended the gender-responsive procurement, peace, security and capacity building initiatives by the UN Women, saying their impacts were visible. The government made the commendation on Tuesday during the UN Women Open Day event for North-West in Kaduna. “One of the remarkable initiatives led by UN Women in our…
The German Government on Monday refuted claims that Germany would limit its support for Ukraine due to budgetary constraints. “Germany remains absolutely committed, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s word holds that support for Ukraine will continue as long as necessary. “That no one, especially not the Russian President Vladimir Putin, can hope that we will ease…
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency, renminbi or the Yuan, strengthened 49 pips to 7.1415 against the dollar Monday, 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 each trading day….
Discover why your travel expenses in Japan are soaring. Learn about the 65% hike in Japan Rail Pass prices, impacting tourists’ budgets. Find out how it affects your journey. Japan Travel Costs Surge: A Look at the Rising Expenses Every week, the realm of travel unveils its quirks and updates, from peculiar airline regulations to…
G20 leaders began to descend on New Delhi Friday, hoping to make progress on trade, climate and a host of other global problems despite the Chinese and Russian presidents skipping the summit. The G20 was conceived in the throes of the 2008 financial crisis as a way of managing the global economy. But as presidential…
By Stanley Nkwocha Discover the Latest from the BRICS Summit and Nigeria’s Diplomatic Milestones The recently concluded BRICS summit, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, holds captivating significance. This year’s assembly took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, with participation from all BRICS leaders barring Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Amidst the international fervour,…
The United Nations released data on Wednesday that shows India has now surpassed China as the world’s most populous nation. According to the UN’s World Population dashboard, India’s population has exceeded 1.428 billion, slightly higher than China’s 1.425 billion people. This rapidly growing population creates a sense of urgency for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government…
An African country, Gabon, has pipped into the future of oil and gas with a new hydrocarbons code. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic dampened global demand for oil and natural gas, disrupted the flow of capital, and slashed expansion plans across the hydrocarbons industry. As a result, licensing rounds in many African…
A “mega-strike” by two major transport unions in Germany is causing major disruptions across the country’s airports, public transport, and its largest port. Long-distance rail services and early morning regional and commuter rail services have been suspended across Germany. More than 400,000 transport workers are participating in the strike, demanding a 10.5% pay raise due…
The Ghana National Petroleum Authority has announced removal of fuel subsidy in the country. Abdul Hamid, the Chief Executive Officer of NPA, stated this during a presentation at the ongoing Africa Refiners and Distributors Week 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa. He said “We have removed subsidies and deregulated our markets. Industries were shutting down…
