Yearly Archives: 2013
$24m campaign launched to address unsafe factories
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) will initiate a $24 million safety campaign in a latest effort to overhaul appalling conditions in Bangladesh’s clothing factories,...
Brunei ruler counts down to strict Sharia law
In what is being viewed as the latest step towards ultra-conservatism, the Sultan of Brunei has announced the phased introduction of tough Islamic punishments.
Sultan...
May goes in hard- Home Secretary toughens up on immigration
Details of the Government’s long-anticipated Immigration Bill have been announced by Home Secretary Theresa May and roundly criticised by professional medical associations, the Chartered...
The UK pandemic of Husband-selling wives in the ethnic minority communities
The Buwas struck us with the humility of their beginnings, the oneness of their operation, the singleness of their purpose and the utter commitment...
African governance index promises positive change for the future
The seventh Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), released this week, confirms that overall governance continues to improve at the continental level. The countries...
Reprisal may threaten attack on Nigerians in G/Bissau
The attack on Nigerians reported in Guinea Bissau may not have passed away without the Federal Government reviewing the implications of the act. The...
Employment Allowance boost for business – bill introduced to Parliament
From April 2014, the National Insurance Contributions Bill will deliver a £2,000 a year tax cut for businesses and charities.
As the National Insurance Contributions...
Al-Jazeera to sue Egypt TV over w/cup broadcast
Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera Sports TV network said it will take legal action against Egyptian state television for broadcasting Tuesday’s Egypt-Ghana match in the first leg...
The myths, legends, and the Tales from Africa
Several cultures the world over have developed social constructs with which their world view, beliefs, mores, culture, and ethos are passed on. These...
Anti-Slavery Day – Government introduce initiatives as precursor to legislation
Friday, 18 October, marks Anti-Slavery Day. Figures show that the top ten source countries for trafficking are Nigeria, Vietnam, Albania, Romania, China, Poland, Slovakia,...
