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Kenya
Kenya: MPs differ on law allowing military deployment in civilian zones
The Kenya Defence Forces (Amendment) Act allows deployment of the military to handle internal security matters that should ordinarily be the work of the National Police Service.
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Nigeria
Without integrity, you are a few steps away from ruining yourself — Dipo Faulkner
Dipo Faulkner is the Country General Manager, IBM Nigeria. In this interview with BUKOLA BAKARE, he talks about his job, the role of information technology in shaping the economy, and his family You took over the reins of leadership as Country General Manager of IBM last September, what are your ...
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Nigeria
Plans to remove Lagos danfo commendable —Esan
The Chief Executive Officer, African Business and Engineering Management Limited, Oluwafemi Esan, talks to TOBI AWORINDE about his career Please, can you give a brief introduction of yourself? My experience as a student and professional spans 42 years. I hold a Master of Business Administration and Master of Technology Management ...
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Nigeria
Stakeholders Seek Quick Passage Of Fertiliser Bill, Funding
BY BODE GBADEBO, Abuja Stakeholders in the fertiliser value chain have called on the National Assembly to ensure the speedy passage of the National Fertiliser Quality Control Bill into law even as they also advocated for immediate assent by President Muhammadu Buhari for implementation of the law. This, according to ...
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Nigeria
Foundation Urges Media Organisations To Avoid Promotion Of Hate Speeches
By Sunday Isuwa, Abuja A nongovernmental called Nation 1st Foundation, NFF, Sunday, urged media organisations in the country to avoid promotion of hate speeches on their platforms. Expressing dismay on the ongoing war of hate speeches from personalities, socio-political leaders, politicians, groups, religious and regional leaders, the National Coordinator, NFF, ...
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USA
German ministry rejects calls for modern diesel tax incentives
The German environment ministry has rejected calls from two of the country’s states for tax incentives to promote the sale of low-emission modern diesel and electric cars.
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Turchia
Turkish firm to furnish Bvlgari Hotel
Despite souring relations between Turkey and some Gulf countries, Turkey’s young entrepreneurs are finding incredible opportunities in construction and tourism investments in Dubai. For Haldun Kilit, board chairman and founder of AHK, the Bvlgari Hotel and Residence Project could be the jewel in the crown.
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Turchia
Turkish government steps up attempt to ease economic row with Germany
Turkish economy officials have accelerated efforts to tone down a recent row with Germany, vowing that German investments in Turkey were safe
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Malta
Qawra Point deck chair operator shut down after defying removal orders
An Qawra Point beach furniture operator has been forced to shut and will be fined €5,000 for setting up deck chairs and umbrellas at Ta' Fra Ben this morning, defying authorities less than 24 hours after they clamped down on the business. In a statement, the Malta Tourism Authority said its inspectors, ...
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Malta
Government working to make country 'future proof'
The government’s work is aimed at making the country future proof, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said this morning. Speaking on One Radio, he said that at a time when government work was supposed to slow down a little, the government was still working at full speed, implementing its clear plan to ...