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Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.2 percent in 2026 despite rising global uncertainty driven by the ongoing Iran conflict, according to the World Bank. The institution said economic activity has remained resilient in the first half of the year, with business expansion continuing even as higher global oil prices push inflation upward. Fiseha Haile, the World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, stated that while the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has increased price pressures, output across key sectors has remained largely stable. “Overall business activity has been expanding over the past few months, suggesting the impact on growth has been relatively…

From extreme cuts to research funding and attacks on academic freedom to interference in curricula, faculty firings, and student expulsions, colleges and universities in the United States are confronting alarming and unprecedented hostility from the federal government. At the same time, institutions are also grappling with a disturbing loss of faith in higher education among large swaths of the American public. Given these challenges, can anything be learned from leaders of US-style universities abroad who have regularly surmounted existential threats? American international universities offer a broad-based US liberal education with classes taught in English. Many are accredited in the United…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 8, 2026 21:28 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Senesi to Chelsea? Chelsea are weighing up a surprise move for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi this summer, as per Caught Offside. The Blues are expected to land a new centre-back during the next transfer window, and may prefer someone with Premier League experience.Senesi has now emerged as a top target for the club, given the Argentine can be signed on a free when his contract expires at the end of June.However, a deal won’t be straightforward for the Blues with Liverpool also…

Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab shareholder Shinhan Bank launched a ‌sale of about $2.1 billion worth of shares in the South Korean company, according to a term sheet seen ​by Reuters on Wednesday. Shinhan Bank is offering ​15 million Samsung Electronics shares at between ⁠204,395 won and 208,605 won each, representing a ​discount of 0.9% to 2.9% to the stock’s ​Wednesday close of 210,500 won, the term sheet showed. The shares amount to about 0.25% of Samsung Electronics’ shares outstanding, ​according to the term sheet, which provided ​no reason for the sale. However, Hong Ra-hee, the mother of ‌Samsung ⁠Electronics Chairman…

Over three days, ministers, development partners and international agencies met to explore how LDCs can “graduate” successfully – meaning they have reached levels of income, education and resilience that lift them out of the UN’s most vulnerable grouping – and, crucially, stay out. The meeting focused on the Doha Programme of Action (DPOA), which aims to help 15 more countries reach graduation by 2031. Many LDCs remain highly exposed to climate shocks, conflict, debt pressures and trade disruptions. Without tailored support, experts warn that progress can quickly unravel. Speaking at the closing session, Rabab Fatima, UN High Representative for LDCs,…

The Council of Northern Nigeria Traditional Youth Chiefs in the Southern States has called on traditional rulers and community leaders to continue promoting peaceful coexistence between northern residents and their host communities across the region. In a statement issued by the President-General of the Sarkin Samarin Development Initiative and Convener of the NNTYCs Stakeholders Meeting, Comrade Ambassador (Dr.) Sani Salisu Danmuttaqa, the group urged traditional institutions to strengthen mediation efforts and sustain the peaceful relationship that has existed for decades between northern communities and residents of the southern states. The council, which represents northern traditional youth chiefs across the 17…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised the #OccupyINEC protest led by opposition figures, questioning the basis of the demonstration following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) derecognition of a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting to the protest, Keyamo dismissed claims that Nigeria’s democracy was under threat, arguing that the controversy surrounding the ADC leadership dispute does not warrant such nationwide agitation. “So, the survival of our democracy is now anchored on the recognition of one faction of one of the 21 registered political parties we have in this country?” he said. He further…

The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff welcomed the temporary ceasefire with Iran on Wednesday, but warned that American forces remained ready to resume combat operations if directed. Gen. Dan Caine said the US forces had flown more than 10,000 missions and struck over 13,000 targets in Iran throughout the campaign. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran no longer possessed a functioning air defense system, stating bluntly: “We own their skies.” He added that had Iran rejected US terms, the next wave of strikes would have targeted power plants, bridges and oil and energy infrastructure that Tehran “could…

Former Super Eagles head coach Johannes Bonfrere has raised concerns about the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for two consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments. Nigeria missed out on the 2022 World Cup after losing to Ghana on the away goals rule, while their hopes for the 2026 edition ended in a penalty defeat to DR Congo. The absence from both tournaments has dealt a blow to the country’s football reputation on the global stage. Bonfrere, who guided Nigeria to Olympic gold in 1996, said the situation is unacceptable and called on the football authorities…

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for president if her ineligibility sentence is lifted on election day set for April 2027, broadcaster BFM TV revealed Wednesday. Le Pen consulted lawyers to find out which date should be considered to be eligible for the next presidential election while waiting for the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal, expected on July 7 in the case of the European Parliament members of her National Rally (RN) party, BFM TV learned from local sources. Lawyers noted that Le Pen must be eligible on the day of the election to run as…