FG in dilemma as inflation spikes meal budget to N540 billion — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

[ad_1] • Handlers sweat through N100 per meal budget for 10 million schoolchildren• Galloping inflation quadruples N100 billion plan• We are seeking partnership with private sector, say officials The federal government is in a dilemma on the economics and sustainability of the noble school feeding programme in the face of galloping inflation that has made […]

Africa: Could Mozambique’s Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado?

[ad_1] New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. On 5 May, the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) chose Daniel Chapo, a 47-year-old lawyer, as its presidential candidate for the 9 October elections. He will likely be declared president, regardless of opposition candidates. FRELIMO controls state […]

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Swedish Chemicals Agency join hands to support Zambia and Zimbabwe to reduce risks of Highly Hazardous Pesticides

[ad_1] Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) cause severe and irreversible harm to the environment and human health. They result in millions of involuntary poisoning cases each year, especially in low- and middle-income countries, with women and children working in agricultural environments the worst affected. To help phase out these highly toxic pesticides, the Food and Agriculture […]

Multinational mission and the “inexorable requirement to restore security conditions” — Global Issues

[ad_1] Media reports suggest that infrastructure for the mission is being put in place as supplies arrive by air into the capital, Port-au-Prince. Here’s what you need to know about what happens next: Why is an international security mission necessary? Haiti is wracked by violence that has escalated to unprecedented levels. In an address to […]

Cohen admits to stealing and other takeaways from day 19 of Trump’s trial | Donald Trump News

[ad_1] Disbarred lawyer Michael Cohen has completed his testimony before a New York criminal courtroom, as the case against his boss, former United States President Donald Trump, approaches its likely end. Monday marked Cohen’s fourth and final day on the witness stand. His words were the last witness testimony the prosecution called before resting its […]

Netanyahu Slams I.C.C. for Seeking Warrants Against Israeli Leaders

[ad_1] new video loaded: Netanyahu Slams I.C.C. for Seeking Warrants Against Israeli Leaders transcript Back transcript Netanyahu Slams I.C.C. for Seeking Warrants Against Israeli Leaders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s request for warrants against him and Israel’s defense minister was an attempt to deny Israel its right of […]

Group calls for increased attention on young boys

[ad_1] A Civil Society Organisation, Boys Without Borders Nigeria, has said the continued neglect of boys is a concerning issue that must be addressed, noting that the situation poses a long-term threat to the nation’s development. According to the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the organisation, Solomon Idowu, there’s a need to bridge the gap […]