If the ‘Bill on Protection against Infectious Diseases 2020’ presently in the Senate is signed into law, anyone found transporting a corpse of someone who died of infectious disease would pay a fine of N2 million.

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Ben Igbakpa, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ethiope East and Ethiope West Federal Constituency of Delta State, in this interview, speaks on the intendment of the controversial Infectious Disease Control Bill, saying sponsors mean well for Nigeria.

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The Government has this afternoon published the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill which will, if passed, introduce some of the tribunal and dispute resolution measures previously announced (see HR ...

Food banks running short on staples as hunger soars

It's a young man's game, and what truths do you need to break?

When it's easier than ever to lauch a company, what is the role of traditional VC?

Do today's entrepreneurs have the muscle memory for busts?

What are the trends shaping VC investment right now.

Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it.

What the VC firm learned from eBay.

“It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that we must be looking at hundreds of millions of people being triggered to migrate,” an author of the study said.

Clear Blue Technologies receives $3.5 million CAD deal to build out solar-powered cell networks in the Congo, Ghana, and Nigeria

President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States will next week begin purchasing $3 billion worth of dairy, meat and produce from farmers as unemployment soars and people are forced to food lines.

Georgia is one of four states that does not have a hate crime law. It became an issue this week with the arrest of a white father and son accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black jogger.

England's commuters will need to walk, cycle and even scoot more as ongoing social distancing will force them to seek alternative forms of transport, the Government has announced.

New Zealand Rugby has engaged in talks with a multi-billion-dollar American investment firm about taking a stake in the struggling sport.

The omnibus bill on job creation limits increases in the minimum wage and eases conditions for firing employees.

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Corporate India's merger and acquisition activity witnessed significant surge in October with transactions worth $4.5 billion, taking the total deal tally to $32.55 billion in the first 10 months of the year, says a report.

Alibaba Group, the e-commerce giant behind the 24-hour Singles' Day shopping blitz, has raked up a record $17. 6 billion in the Singles Day online sales, creating a new record in global retail sales for any single day.

Global trade in fake Italian goods such as luxury handbags, watches, foodstuffs and car parts is taking a bite out of Italy’s economy equivalent to around 1-2% of GDP in terms of lost sales, according to a new OECD report.

Every day one exabyte of data is said to travel over the Internet – enough data to fill 300,000 of the world’s biggest hard disks or 212 million DVDs. And astonishingly, according to a new OECD report on Internet traffic exchange, most of the thousands of networks that exchange this traffic do so without a written contract or formal agreement.

Is it possible for 9 billion people to live on this planet and enjoy a good standard of living? And on such a planet, is it possible for economies to grow, businesses to profit, and communities to prosper without undermining the natural systems that support all life? And without destroying some of the planet’s last great wildernesses?

Climate finance provided and mobilised by developed countries for climate action in developing countries reached USD 71.2 billion in 2017, up from USD 58.6 billion in 2016, according to new estimates from the OECD.

A new OECD report presents around 550 measures that support fossil-fuel production or use in the OECD’s 34 member countries and also highlights the successes and challenges in bringing about reform, says this OECD Insights blog post.

Is it possible for 9 billion people to live on this planet and enjoy a good standard of living? And on such a planet, is it possible for economies to grow, businesses to profit, and communities to prosper without undermining the natural systems that support all life? And without destroying some of the planet’s last great wildernesses?

The OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurria, congratulates Prime Minister Renzi on the passing by the Italian Senate of a bill enabling the government to elaborate a comprehensive reform of the labour market – the so-called Jobs Act.

Director: Ang Lee; Cast: Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, Makenzie Leigh, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin, Brain "Astro" Bradley, Arturo Castro.

Some 16 years after joining the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, Argentina remains in serious non-compliance.

Three world experts discuss the future of cities in the current context of rapid urbanisation. This meeting was held in Paris on 4 December 2012.

US 52 Week Bill Bond Yield was 0.15 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 52 Week Bill Yield reached an all time high of 17.31 in September of 1981.

US 1 Month Bill Bond Yield was 0.10 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 4 Week Bill Yield reached an all time high of 5.17 in November of 2006.

France 6 Month Bond Yield was -0.46 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 6 Month Bill Yield reached an all time high of 11.34 in January of 1990.

France 3 Month Bond Yield was -0.54 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 3 Month Bill Yield reached an all time high of 12.30 in January of 1993.

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Householders are being warned that the surge in energy usage will come at a price - with bills set to increase by an average of £32 a month.

President Trump announced the $3billion food buy - part of April's $16billion farmer assistance program - would begin next week, as unemployment continues to soar in the US.

The comedian and political commentator devoted part of Friday's Real Time with Bill Maher monologue to addressing the potential fallout of Reade's claims against the former Vice President.

The five-time Grammy award winner, 18, who recorded the title track to 007's No Time to Die, in London last month, will take to the stage at the O2 on Tuesday for the 40th BRIT Awards ceremony.

Billie Eilish will perform her Bond theme for the first time at Tuesday night's BRIT Awards.

The American star claimed the award for Best International Female Artist from Spice Girl Mel C, just moments after a stirring performance of new James Bond theme No Time To Die.

The outlandish singer commanded attention in a distinctive Burberry ensemble as she waled the red carpet alongside older brother and songwriting partner Finneas O'Connell.

The rapper, who won Male Solo Artist, 26, couldn't resists taking the opportunity to gush over the teen singer, 18, who won International Female Solo Artist

She scooped up Best International Female Artist at Tuesday night's Brit Awards and the 18-year-old was keen to celebrate her win

The Virgin Group boss came under fire last month for asking the UK government for £500million of support for his airline businesses, which have been paralysed in the pandemic.

Tyson's management was negotiating with Australian promoters to take part in a multi-million dollar charity bout next year, but the former world champ pulled out after seeing Williams listed as an opponent.

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Vunipola has played a supporting role in rugby's version of House of Cards. The No 8 turned political pawn as his name was touted in promises for World Rugby elections

Householders are being warned that the surge in energy usage will come at a price - with bills set to increase by an average of £32 a month.

The number of non-doms, people who are not legally domiciled in the UK but enjoy tax advantages, fell from 98,500 to 78,300 last year, a record low. The tax they contributed also dropped by £2billion.

The 3 per cent stamp duty surcharge on additional properties was introduced by the former Chancellor in 2016 and it was hoped it would raise £2.9billion in tax by the end of the 2019/2020 tax year.