More Americans think major technology companies should face more government regulation even as a majority say that these firms have too much economic power and influence. These findings were contained in a new Pew Research Center survey conducted April 12-18, 2021. But then, there’s not a strong consensus among the public that the government reducing […]
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has upheld a UK rule that bars some EU citizens in the United Kingdom (UK) from accessing benefits, implying that UK may be able to discriminate against EU nationals who have been granted the right to live and work in the UK after Brexit Specifically, the […]
Trade Union Congress (TUC) has warned the Federal Government against increasing the nation’s indebtedness to unmanageable level, saying that excessive borrowing has negative wealth transfer implications for millions of Nigerians. The union gave the warning in a Sallah message jointly signed by its National President, Mr. Quadri Olaleye and the Secretary General, Mr. Musa-Lawal Ozigi. […]
A group, the All Electricity Consumers Protection Forum (AECPF), has sued the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company and the Eko Electricity Distribution Company for failing to implement the order capping estimated billing of some of their customers. The suit dated July 12, 2021 was filed before an Ikeja High Court. According to a news report by […]
Industry experts have expressed serious concerns that ongoing severe flooding incidents across some countries in Europe could become one of the most expensive flood episodes in risk underwriting history in the continent, with the insurance and reinsurance industry expecting billion Euro industry losses. A news report by artemis.bm, a catastrophe bonds, insurance linked securities, reinsurance […]
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) at the weekend expressed its support for the Nigerian government’s reluctance to sign the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) tax deal in view of its lopsided provisions that it observed were not in favour of developing economies. The Country Director of the civil society organisation, Ene Obi, in a statement […]
As Muslims in Nigeria rev up preparations for this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured all air travellers that the nation’s airports are fully ready for hitch-free air travels during and after the celebration. A statement issued by the Authority’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu on Monday […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the weekend laid to rest speculations about the state of Airtel Nigeria’s application for licence renewal, saying that the application is still being processed. A statement by the commission’s Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, indicated that the clarification became necessary following a recent statement on an online publication […]
Microsoft Corporation, one of the world’s largest Information Technology (IT) solutions providing companies, has unveiled plans to digitalize the Middle-East and Africa businesses, by offering cost-effective technology solution for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) that will make their transition seamless. The leading global IT solutions provider gave the assurance during a webinar, where it announced […]
The global disinfection robots market has been projected to grow at a CAGR of over 30.69% during the period 2020−2026. A new report by Arizton – Advisory and Intelligence, an innovation and quality-driven firm, which offers cutting-edge research solutions to clients across the world, titled ‘Disinfection Robots Market’ sourced by BRTNews.ng on Thursday indicated that […]