A deal to free 50 of the girls in return for the release of 100 Boko Haram detainees fell through, as Will Ross reports.
The Nigerian military says it know where the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram are but will not attempt a rescue. Continue reading Nigeria army ‘knows where Boko Haram are holding girls’
The Economist has released a list ranking business schools across the world based on their return on investment. This chart shows the cost of an MBA at selected business schools after taking into account tuition fees and forgone salary. Continue reading The Economist’s Top Value-for-Money B-Schools
The value of the Manchester United brand has been damaged by a disappointing season according to a study by consultancy Brand Finance. Continue reading Manchester United’s brand ‘devalued’ by weak season
World news does not always fully capture people’s level of happiness. Last year, Gallup found a majority of people in the world experienced positive emotions. Of course, in some countries and regions people were much more positive than others. Continue reading The World’s Most Content (and Miserable) Countries
Believe it or not, there are many fine companies in the world that have great products and treat their employees well. There are also many companies that are just plain rotten. Of course, most companies fall somewhere in the middle.
One of the reasons that employees don’t like working at their companies is that their companies are not intellectually honest with them. They say one thing and do another thing. They have lofty ideals or principles on paper, but they do not follow through and actually implement policies and processes to back up their words. Continue reading Frustration Culture – When Actions and Principles Don’t Align
Now’s the perfect time to chew over the bite-sized capital of Bulgaria, says Nick Boulos.
Sofia is a city packed with surprises and hidden delights yet small enough to explore in detail in only a couple of days. The bite-sized Bulgarian capital – one of Europe’s cheapest to stay in – is built upon ancient foundations of culture and history. Standing among the striking Stalinist-era architecture are ancient Byzantine masterpieces, built during the 500 years of Ottoman rule, as well as ruins of a Roman metropolis. Continue reading 48 Hours In: Sofia
As a child, Barcelona’s Dani Alves rose at 5am to pick melons, while Bayern Munich’s Dante sold his game console to pursue his career. This summer they will wear the famous yellow shirt at the World Cup. Continue reading Rocky road to Brazil: Poverty – the creator of superstars
Fourteen projects are set to benefit from a Sh1.9 billion grant from the Government of Denmark. Continue reading Denmark donates Sh1.9bn to groups
The United States Friday suspended $3.5 million in military assistance for Thailand, about one-third of its aid to the ally, and urged Americans to reconsider travel plans after the army seized power. Continue reading US suspends $3.5 million in military aid to Thailand
Midfielder Lars Bender has been ruled out of Germany’s World Cup squad with a thigh injury picked up in training. Continue reading World Cup 2014: Injured Lars Bender out of Germany squad
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