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Zara Lianne6 May 2025

Professional services giant PwC has announced plans to lay off 1,500 employees in the United States due to lower-than-expected staff attrition. The job cuts, which affect about 2% of the firm’s U.S. workforce, will primarily impact the audit and tax departments. According to reports, the move comes as the firm continues to experience unusually low […]

Zara Lianne6 May 2025

A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected a push by former President Donald Trump’s administration to cancel temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The court upheld an earlier decision that prevents the government from ending a humanitarian parole program which allows individuals from these countries to […]

Zara Lianne6 May 2025

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The UK government is considering new visa restrictions for nationals of countries with a high number of visa overstays and asylum applications, as part of efforts to manage migration more strictly. According to recent reports, individuals from Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka may face tighter visa rules. These nations have seen a significant number of […]

Zara Lianne2 May 2025

India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched an investigation into a disturbing incident in Bihar where more than 100 schoolchildren reportedly fell ill after consuming a midday meal allegedly contaminated by a dead snake. The incident took place on April 24 at Upkramit Madhya Vidyalaya in Mekra village, located in the Mokama block of […]

Zara Lianne2 May 2025

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has strongly denied recent allegations made by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, calling them an outright attempt to smear his name. Comrade Isah had alleged that Seyi, alongside the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, offered him […]

Zara Lianne2 May 2025

In a major policy shift aimed at improving teacher education, the Federal Government has approved a dual certification programme for Federal Colleges of Education across Nigeria. This new initiative allows these institutions to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. Set to begin in the 2025/2026 academic session (September […]

Zara Lianne30 April 2025

In a dramatic response to rising U.S. tariffs, China has stepped up its media offensive with a wave of propaganda videos designed to project strength and resist American pressure. The campaign leans heavily on Cold War-era imagery and nationalist themes, calling out the United States as a modern-day “imperialist.” One of the most talked-about videos, […]

Zara Lianne30 April 2025

China is set to dramatically scale up its cultivation of genetically modified (GM) corn this year, with planting expected to increase by four to five times compared to last year, according to analysts and industry experts. The expanded planting area (estimated at around 3.3 million hectares) is part of Beijing’s broader effort to boost domestic […]

Zara Lianne30 April 2025

Harvard University President Alan Garber has issued a public apology following the release of two internal reports uncovering widespread antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiments within the university community. The reports, prepared by two university-appointed task forces, highlighted deep divisions and rising intolerance on campus, especially after the October 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. Students from Jewish, Israeli, Arab, […]

Zara Lianne30 April 2025

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, the company behind popular milk brands Peak and Three Crowns, has reaffirmed its dedication to youth empowerment through a strategic partnership with Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step toward bridging the gap between academic […]

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PwC to Cut 1,500 Jobs in the U.S. Amid Low Staff Turnover

U.S. Court Blocks Trump-Era Move to Revoke Migrants’ Legal Status

UK Plans Visa Crackdown on Countries with High Asylum Claim Rates

Over 100 Children Fall Ill After Snake Found in School Meal — NHRC Launches Investigation

Seyi Tinubu Denies NANS President’s Allegations, Labels Them False and Defamatory

FG Approves Dual Certification for Federal Colleges of Education

China Launches Bold Propaganda Campaign in Response to U.S. Tariffs

China Ramps Up GM Corn Cultivation in Major Push for Food Security

Harvard President Apologises After Reports Reveal Campus Bias

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Partners with Yabatech to Boost Student Talent Development

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