The SME Solution To Youth Unemployment
With youth unemployment rising to 46,1% in the first quarter of 2025 – a 9,2 percentage increase over the past decade – South Africa faces a critical challenge. Traditional employment…
Time to Rethink Health Financing: It’s Not Just a Public Sector Concern
LONDON, Jun 19 (IPS) - As G7 leaders of the world’s wealthiest nations wrapped up their summit in Kananaskis June 16, a critical issue was absent from the agenda: the…
The Fallout from Losing a UN Job
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 19 (IPS) - Ten years ago, I lost more than a job.When my post was abolished, there was no warning, no closure, no golden parachute—just a quiet…
Namadi Sambo Denies Defecting To APC
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo, has denied reports that he has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The rebuttal, which was made…
VASE Ghana Estates Empowers Diaspora with Real Estate and Cultural Tours
Vincencia Adusei, the visionary behind VASE Ghana Estates, is empowering Ghana’s diaspora to shape their homeland’s future through a transformative real estate project and an immersive cultural tour. The flagship…
US Court Slams 159 Jail Term On Five Nigerians Over Alleged Fraudulent Activities
A court in the United States (US) has imposed a collective sentence of 159 years in prison on five Nigerians for their participation in an extensive $17 million fraud scheme…
Edo Govt Launches Emergency Response As Diphtheria Outbreak Hits State
The Edo State Government has confirmed a fresh outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the state and has rolled out a comprehensive emergency response plan aimed at swiftly containing the…
Tinubu Gov’t Unveils Creative Hub To Enhance Digital Innovation In Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s government has announced its intention to create a national network of design and innovation hubs through a five-year collaboration with Ananse Internet Group. Naija News reports…
Tyler Perry sued for $260M by actor claiming sexual harassment and assault
Tyler Perry is being sued by actor Derek Dixon for $260 million for alleged sexual assault, harassment and retaliation.The complaint, which was filed on June 13, showed Dixon accusing Perry…
The Global Mental Health Crisis Surges Amid $200 Billion Funding Gap
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 (IPS) - Although access to mental health and psychosocial support services is considered a fundamental human right by the United Nations (UN), hundreds of millions of…