A draft document suggests the bank will broaden its “twin goals” of boosting prosperity and ending extreme poverty to encompass climate action The World Bank is considering making climate action more central to its mission, according to a draft “evolution roadmap” drawn up by bank staff. The 20-page document, dated 18 December and seen by

In our Taste Test series, BA editors conduct blind comparisons to discover the best supermarket staples (like vanilla ice cream or frozen pizza). Today, which Greek yogurt should you reach for in the dairy aisle?Greek yogurt is beloved for its custardy texture, high protein content, and ultimate versatility. One moment it’s the base of a breakfast with granola, the

1 / 10 via merchant Ooni Pizza Oven Perhaps the biggest winner of 2022 is the pizza oven. But not just any pizza oven, the Ooni pizza oven. With an extra large cooking area for 16-inch ‘za, bread, meat and more, the Ooni Koda turns Friday pizza night into a gourmet foodie occasion. Not only does

DG NITDA Kashifu Inuwa The National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cyber Security recently put on hold a public hearing on the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Bill 2021, when it couldn’t form a quorum. Since the postponement of the hearing, several industry stakeholders and critical onlookers have described the development as an

People are giving up coffee for a host of reasons this month. Here's what you need to know. You may have heard of Dry January, the annual tradition of forgoing alcoholic drinks and going sober for the first month of the year. You also may know about Whole30, the elimination diet where you give avoid

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication. Looking for extra comfort in your bowl of ramen? Toss in a slice (or two) of American

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has denied the allegation that it exported 17.877 million barrels of crude oil without proper documentation from 2016 to 2020. A report, quoting the former auditor-general of the federation (AuGF), had accused some exporters of shipping crude oil without completing the required Nigeria export proceeds (NXP) forms. The AuGF

Olaposi Lawore is leading a team of novel thinkers and efficient builders to deliver top-notch experiential hospitality and residential properties in choice areas across Nigerian cities. He’s the Managing Director of HEREL Limited, a bankable real estate development, and investment company. Olaposi’s keen interest in drawing as a young boy naturally led him to study

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it is prospecting for crude oil in more locations across the north as part of measures to shore up the country’s oil output and reserves. After discovering the commodity in Bauchi and Gombe states, NNPC stated that it was currently taking coordinated steps for more frontier exploration in

NFIU The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has announced the prohibition of cash withdrawals from accounts belonging to the federal government, its agencies or parastatals, as well as state and local governments. Addressing journalists in his office in Abuja on Thursday, NFIU Head, Moddibo Haman Tukur, said this was necessary to arrest the rate by

A few years after going vegan in 2011, professor Joslin Mar-Dai Pickens, EdD, was looking for ways to convince her daughter to try more plant-based eating. “She was a teenager and she wanted hamburgers and pizza,” Dr. Mar-Dai Pickens says. “Stuff that she would normally eat.”So Mar-Dai Pickens, who lives in Shreveport, Louisiana, decided to

The Military Pensions Board says it has commenced the payment of Security Debarment Allowance owed to eligible military retirees or Next of Kin of deceased military personnel. A Security Debarment Allowance is the money paid to retired military personnel to discourage them from using the skills they acquired while in service against the government. In