U.S. embassy awards ‘Julia Taft Refugee Fund’ to 2 Nigerian organisations
By Meletus EZE The U.S. Mission has awarded $25,000 grants to support two local organisations to address important gaps in refugee protection and assistance in
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U.S. Embassy awards$222,000 in grants to Nigerian community-based organisations
By Meletus EZE U.S. Mission to Nigeria has awarded 221,902 dollars grants in response to applications to the Ambassador’s Small Grants Programme for 27 projects
Uganda finalises $2.2bn China loan for new rail line
By Giwa SHILE With many African countries including Nigeria getting assistance from China, Uganda said on Friday it would finalise a $2.2 billion loan deal
Somalia urged to end violence against journalists
By Giwa SHILE Somali journalists have appealed to the government for efforts to end impunity and violence against media workers after the murder of three
Summit: Female protesters in S/A disrupt President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address
By Aliyu DANLADI South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address at a Summit on gender violence on Thursday was interrupted by a panty protest as female
IMF urges Iran to safeguard stability in face of U.S. sanctions
By Aliyu DANLADI The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged Iran to implement policies to safeguard its macroeconomic stability in the face of reimposed U.S.
World food prices fall 0.9 pct in October – UN FAO
By Aliyu DANLADI World food prices fell 0.9 per cent in October from the month before, reflecting lower values for meat, dairy and oils, the
Russia imposes sanctions on 322 Ukrainian individuals, 68 entities
By Meletus EZE Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, signed a decree on Thursday to impose sanctions on 322 Ukrainian individuals and 68 entities amid a
Venezuela appoints new spy chief amidst uproar over politician’s death
By Thompson ABISOLA Venezuela has appointed a new chief for its state intelligence agency, following the death of a politician in custody. The appointment was
Iran sanctions seen keeping oil above $75, but 2019 demand outlook darkens
By Thompson ABISOLA Oil is likely to stay above $75 a barrel fueled by supply disruptions exacerbated by U.S. sanctions on Iran. However, further gains
