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31 October

Nnamdi Kanu gives court condition to attend trial in Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he was ready to face trial if his safety would be guaranteed by the court. Kanu told the presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, through his counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, who had applied to restore the IPOB leader’s bail so that he …

31 October

Bazaar Berlin features exhibitors from more than 60 countries

The international fair for Crafts Fair, Design, Natural Goods and Fair Trade Products takes place in Berlin from 6 to 10 November. Around 40,000 visitors are expected at the Berlin Exhibition Centre for the annual sales exhibition. From 6 to 10 November, around 500 exhibitors from all over the world will present their products at Bazaar Berlin. From sustainable furniture …

31 October

Germany: Changes in laws and regulations from November 2019

At the beginning of each month, a number of new laws and regulations enter into force in Germany. An overview of the most important changes in November 2019: ——————- Online identification for Germans and EU citizens The online identification function (Online-Ausweisfunktion or eID-Funktion) of the national ID card (Ausweis) enables German citizens to identify themselves on the Internet. For example, …

31 October

Job opportunities for 10 million youth in Ethiopia

Over 10 million young people are expected to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities in Ethiopia by 2030. This follows the launch of an initiative, Young Africa Works in Ethiopia, by Mastercard Foundation that will seek to create employment opportunities for the youth in partnership with Ethiopia’s Jobs Creation Commission (JCC). Mastercard Foundation has committed an initial US$300 million …

30 October

Germany: Latest figures on Hartz IV, other social benefit recipients released

Hartz IV, basic social security in old age, benefits for asylum-seekers: More than..

30 October

Social entrepreneurs gather in Africa to address global problems

German business software giant SAP partners with Social Enterprise World Forum 2019 to discuss the role of technology in connecting social enterprises to talent and markets Social enterprises play a critical role in addressing many of the world’s socio-economic challenges by uplifting communities, accelerating progress and creating job opportunities – and technology plays a key role in helping to increase …

30 October

Federal Government urges N/Assembly to approve Diaspora voting right

The dream of Nigerians living outside their homeland to participate at national elections seems to be edging closer to realisation.

30 October

Nigerian gets top UN appointment

“She is a globally respected leader with a broad and diverse international network in the area of energy development, which includes key relationships with leading multilateral and bilateral partners and the private sector.”

30 October

It’s getting easier to do business in Africa, but there’s room to do more — Analysis

Clearly, Africa’s strong reform drive is cause for celebration. The sober truth, however, is that the world’s most difficult places for businesses are still largely found in Africa, argue Hafez Ghanem and Sérgio Pimenta of the World Bank and International Financial Corporation, respectively, in this opinion piece. Togo, a small country in West Africa known for its glimmering phosphate reserves …

30 October

Tina Turner sues German concert promoter

The American rock music icon Tina Turner has sued a Passau, Bavaria-based concert promoter over the show “Simply The Best – The Tina Turner Story”. The legendary singer, songwriter and actress (79), who has been living in Zurich for the past 10 years, says the use of her name and the photo of the singer on the show posters and …

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