Senegal’s government will on Monday present plans to break away from foreign dependence and debt in favour of local resources and human capital, said Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Sonko described Senegal’s economic situation as “catastrophic” at the end of September following a government review of public finances…
The combined effects of humanity’s actions are making ecosystems less resistant to change, and threatening the vital ecosystem services humanity relies upon, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience. It’s already well known that humanity is driving myriad systemic environmental changes: altering the climate, converting forests to farmland…
A United Nations inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy” of destroying the health care system in Gaza during its year-long conflict with Hamas in attacks it said amount to war crimes. Israel’s actions in the besieged Palestinian enclave “constitute the war crimes of willful killing and mistreatment and the crime against humanity of extermination,”…
Elon Musk announced the latest edition of the humanoid “Optimus” robot on Thursday at Tesla’s “We, Robot” showcase in California. The Tesla boss described “Optimus” as “your own personal R2D2 C-3PO.” The new robot can do multiple tasks including sweeping, cleaning, cooking, serving drinks and food…
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with César Pérez, Director of Quality and Sustainability at Vincci Hotels, for another episode of the Shiji Insights podcast. Our conversation touched on several critical themes in hospitality today—hyper-personalization, employee satisfaction, sustainability, and the role of technology. It made me reflect on how the industry is evolving…
The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, on Friday lost his daughter. The 24-year-old has since been buried in Abuja according to Islamic rights. ……
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned… The post HURIWA Slams Military’s ‘Double Standards’ on Asari-Dokubo, Calls for Action Over Threats and Militia Claims appeared first on BarristerNG.com…
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) to hands off issues relating to Alimosho Local Government. The groups, comprising Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA); Campaign Against Impunity; Center for Economics and Human Right Advancement and Ideal Society Advocacy Group among others…