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Russian, Ukrainian Sailors Reportedly Kidnapped From Vessel in Equatorial Guinea

Western African maritime regions are prone to pirate activity, and it is expected that the number of incidents, notably those involving kidnapping for ransom, will increase in upcoming years. ......




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Nasser Al Nasser: The Kingdom's infrastructure investments helped it contain the repercussions of the Corona crisis

May 10, 2020 Nasser Al Nasser: The Kingdom's infrastructure investments helped it contain the repercussions of the Corona crisis Eng. Nasser Sulaiman Al Nasser, stc Group CEO, said that he is proud of the Kingdom's infrastructure that helped it contain the repercussions of the Corona crisis that affected economy all over the world. Al Nasser said that investing in the digital infrastructure a long time ago has enabled the telecom sector undertake its central role in this crisis. Stc Group CEO said: 'I am proud of our country's achievements in facing these circumstances we are living. This...




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Advertisement publication annual report 10 May 2020

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Coronavirus: Hairdressers plan brush with the law to reopen salons during lockdown

Hairdressers have been forced to go underground as lockdown regulations stifle their livelihood and job security. For some, bootlegging has been 'life-saving'. ......




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KHCB Presents a Special Offer on Murabaha Deposits

In line with its commitment to provide safe and innovative investment solutions for its clients, Khaleeji Commercial Bank 'KHCB', one of the leading Islamic Banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of a special offer on its Murabaha Deposits through which clients will earn a competitive profit rate of up...




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Oguda: KPL CEO reveals course of action to be announced after FKF league cancellation

The body had informed Caf their concerns after the federation annulled the top tier on April 30 ......




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Essien or Mikel: Who was more important to Chelsea?

Both West African greats won the lot at Stamford Bridge, but who had the greater influence in West London? ......




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Coronavirus - Middle East and North Africa: UNHCR MENA COVID- 19 Emergency Response Update #4

(MENAFN - African Press Organization) [To enable links in your articles, contact MENAFN Click here ] [To enable links in your articles, contact MEN... ......




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COVID-19: Most cases were imported from Kano, Lagos – Plateau Health Commissioner decries

The Plateau State Government on Saturday disclosed that most of the cases of COVID-19, which led to the number rising to 15 in state were all imported from outside the state, particularly from Kano and Lagos States. The State Government equally stated that out of the 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State, 7 […]

COVID-19: Most cases were imported from Kano, Lagos – Plateau Health Commissioner decries




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COVID-19: Lagos Govt confirms 176 new cases as toll hits 1683

176 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Lagos State. The State Ministry of Health made the confirmation in a tweet on Saturday. It said the development brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 1683 The ministry tweeted, “176 new cases of #COVID19 Infection confirmed “Total confirmed cases in Lagos now […]

COVID-19: Lagos Govt confirms 176 new cases as toll hits 1683




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Coronavirus: WHO releases list of African countries with highest cases, deaths

The World Health Organization, WHO, Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has said that the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has risen to over 56,000 in the past 24 hours. The UN health agency gave the update on its official Twitter account on Saturday. According to the tweet, COVID-19 has killed 2,100 […]

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COVID-19: ‘I’m not architect of your problems, stop vilifying me’ – Gov. Ortom warns Benue index case, Susan Okpe

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Saturday, absolved himself of stigmatizing the state’s COVID-19 index case, Mrs. Susan Okpe (Nee Lawani). Ortom, who called on Mrs. Okpe to stop vilifying him, said he’s not the architect of her problem. The governor was responding to several videos by Mrs. Okpe wherein she accused him of […]

COVID-19: ‘I’m not architect of your problems, stop vilifying me’ – Gov. Ortom warns Benue index case, Susan Okpe




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COVID-19: ‘I didn’t tamper with Benue index case, Susan Okpe’s test result’ – Gov Ortom

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday, refuted claims of tampering with the COVID-19 test result of the state’s index case, Mrs. Susan Idoko Okpe. Ortom explained that only the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, conducts COVID-19 test and not state government, hence he would not have tampered with Mrs. Okpe’s result. The governor […]

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COVID-19: Gov Sanwo-Olu reveals why another lockdown may be imposed on Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he may be forced to lock down the state again, if residents continue to ignore public health guidelines. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 4, eased the five-week lockdown he imposed on Lagos, Ogun and Abuja to check the spread of COVID-19. However, there have been chaos and […]

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EPL: Willian offered three-year deal to leave Chelsea for Arsenal

Chelsea winger, Willian, is believed to be mulling over a three-year deal from Arsenal, Daily Cannon reports. Willian is set to become a free agent this summer, when his current deal runs out at Stamford Bridge. With the 2019/2020 campaign still to be concluded, players who are out of contract at the end of June […]

EPL: Willian offered three-year deal to leave Chelsea for Arsenal




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NCDC confirms 239 new cases of COVID-19 as toll rises to 4151

Nigeria on Saturday recorded 239 new cases of COVID-19. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, confirmed this in a post on its Twitter page. This brings the total number of cases in Nigeria to 4151. Lagos recorded the highest number of cases with 97 new infected persons followed by Bauchi State which recorded 44 […]

NCDC confirms 239 new cases of COVID-19 as toll rises to 4151




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Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final match against Barcelona was fixed – Guus Hiddink alleges

A former Chelsea manager, Guus Hiddink, has claimed that the Blues’ 2009 UEFA Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona might have been fixed. Hiddink said that the officiating of the encounter by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo was the worst he has ever seen. Chelsea was denied a spot in the Champions League final after Ovrebo […]

Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final match against Barcelona was fixed – Guus Hiddink alleges




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El-Rufai confirms two fresh COVID-19 deaths, two positive cases

The Kaduna State government on Saturday recorded two COVID-19 related deaths. The Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, comfirmed this on his official Twitter page. He added that the two deaths were a senior citizen from Makarfi and a lady from Zaria. El-Rufai also confirmed two new positive cases of Coronavirus in the state. This brings the total […]

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Kano govt confirms 29 new cases of coronavirus

The Kano State Government has confirmed 29 new cases of coronavirus in the state. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, had on Saturday announced 239 new cases of coronavirus in the country. Out of the 239 cases announced, Kano recorded 29. Confirming the development, the Kano State Ministry of Health in a tweet via […]

Kano govt confirms 29 new cases of coronavirus




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Sokoto govt confirms new cases of coronavirus

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that three new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the state with four more patients discharged after showing full recovery from the virus. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, had on Saturday confirmed 239 new cases of coronavirus in the country. Out of the 239 new cases […]

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Real Madrid give Arsenal deadline for Aubameyang’s transfer

Real Madrid have given Arsenal a June 15 deadline over the transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the UK Mirror reports. The LaLiga giants are among the clubs eyeing a move for Aubameyang, who has just one year left on his current contract in north London. The Gabon striker is not expected to sign a new deal […]

Real Madrid give Arsenal deadline for Aubameyang’s transfer




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Coronavirus: Makinde confirms five new cases of COVID-19 in Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday announced that the state has recorded another five (5) new cases of coronavirus also known as COVID-19. Makinde who doubles as Chairman of the COVID-19 task force committee in the state made this declaration via series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle Saturday night. Makinde, while […]

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FCT confirms new cases of coronavirus, deaths in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has confirmed seven new cases of coronavirus in Abuja while also announcing the death of three persons. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control on Saturday confirmed 239 new cases of coronavirus disease in the country. Out of the 239 new cases confirmed, seven were recorded in the capital territory. […]

FCT confirms new cases of coronavirus, deaths in Abuja




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HR e-briefing 347 - Court of Appeal decides expired warning case

We probably all recognise the following situation.  Employee is given written warning.  One month after that warning has expired, the employee commits similar misconduct again.  Can the employer rely on the previous misconduct and exp...




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HR e-briefing 383 - Details of those facing tribunal claims must be made public

The Deputy Information Commissioner has ruled that the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) must release the names and addresses of respondents in Employment Tribunal cases under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, havin...




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HR e-briefing 389 - The ACAS code on discipline and grievance - revised version released

Today ACAS has issued what it hopes will be the final version of its Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance. Although amendments have increased its length slightly (to ten pages from eight), the code remains short and concise in comparison to ...




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HR e-briefing 394 - Increased redundancy pay and other compensation limits

Details have just been published of the annual uprating of compensation limits for tribunal claims and other amounts payable under employment legislation. The new amounts will apply where the relevant event occurs on or after 1 February 2009. For un...




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HR e-briefing no 423 - legal representation must be allowed in some disciplinary hearings - Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal has ruled that doctors and dentists employed by NHS bodies in England are entitled to legal representation at disciplinary hearings. The appeal court’s ruling suggests that employees of other public sector organisations sho...




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Eversheds' HR e-briefing 512: Legal representation at disciplinaries

The Supreme Court has overturned decisions of the Court of Appeal and High Court that a music assistant at a primary school should have been allowed legal representation at an internal disciplinary hearing. This decision curtails the scope for empl...




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Eversheds' HR e-briefing 545: Government reveals employment law changes in Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill

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 ...




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Dismissal for discriminatory reasons and just cause

Marcello Floris, Partner at Eversheds Bianchini 23 February 2015 On 20 February 2014 a Decree was passed by the Italian Council of Ministers and is now in force: such Decree contains provisions on open-ended employment contracts covering various top...




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Employment Tribunal fees held to be unlawful… what does this mean for employers and how can they protect themselves?

Introduction of Tribunal fees Before July 2013 it was free for individuals to bring Employment Tribunal Claims. However, in July 2013 the Government introduced Employment Tribunal fees for anyone wanting to make a claim or appeal a judgment. The Gov...




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The future of HR Management: at the intersection of AI and personal data protection

Recent years have seen an outburst of interest in artificial intelligence. Technologies based on AI have attracted investors all over the world on an unprecedented scale. More and more smart services are becoming a reality. For example, Staples is u...




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HR e-briefing 411 - 48 hour opt-out preserved

Despite a last ditch attempt to reach agreement to change the current rules, the 'opt–out' has survived the latest round of European discussions, namely conciliation talks between the European Council and the European Parliament. The opt&ndash...




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HR e-briefing 414 - National Minimum Wage increases

After a delay of some two months from the usual release date, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) hourly rates that will apply from 1 October 2009, have been announced today, as follows: Workers aged 22 and over: £5.80 (up from the current &pou...




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HR e-briefing no 425 - sickness and holidays - new European ruling could cause problems for employers

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that workers who go on sick leave during a period that has been scheduled as annual leave for the purposes of the Working Time Directive should be allowed to reschedule their holidays, even if that means...




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Eversheds' HR e-briefing 478 - European case set to boost paternity rights

A new ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) suggests fathers who take advantage of new rights to extended paternity leave from April next year could be entitled to the same rights and benefits from their employer as women who...




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HR e-briefing 484 - Data protection: ICO flexes muscles with first use of new fines power

The ICO has announced its first use of its recent power to issue fines or monetary penalties for serious breaches of the data protection legislation. The power became effective in April 2010 (see Full Article



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Evaluating a franchise

For one who is contemplating becoming a self employed business person for the first time, there is more to consider than 'the franchise'.  The franchise is merely a method of establishing a business.  Of course one has to consider many ...




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E-briefing - New China franchise regulations: replacement of approvals by registration?

Introduction The long-awaited regulations on the Administration of Commercial Franchise Operations (the 'New Regulations') were promulgated by the State Council of the PRC on 6 February 2007, and will take effect on 1 May 2007. They apply equally t...




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Restrictive covenants in franchise agreements

The courts continue to be asked by franchisees to limit the scope of their post termination restrictive covenants. It is becoming key for franchisors to show that the duration of their restrictions reflect the time that it would...




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Exclusion clauses update: Lobster Group Ltd v Heidelberg

Franchise systems typically include clauses that limit or exclude liability as a means of managing risk between the franchisor and franchisee and between the franchise business and its customers. Clauses that exclude or limit liability are a regular ...




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Fines for serious data breaches

We have notified you in an earlier e-briefing of additional powers being granted to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to take enforcement action against breaches of the Data Protection Act (DPA). A new power to is...




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Primoris Services Corp (PRIM) CEO Thomas McCormick on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOSL) CEO Mike Chang on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (VMD) CEO Casey Hoyt on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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COVID -19 : Minister directs agencies under him to make available research grants for digital solution

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami has directed agencies under the Ministry to make available research grants for the development of digital solutions to COVID 19 and innovative ideas in the post COVID 19 era in the country. Pantami made the remarks during the virtual Final Demo and Prize Giving Day […]

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Five Star Senior Living Inc. (FVE) CEO Katie Potter on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Penumbra, Inc. (PEN) CEO Adam Elsesser on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Covid 19 coronavirus: Two new cases one day before Jacinda Ardern, Cabinet decision on level 2

After weeks of Kiwis being urged to stay home, stay safe and wash their hands, the Cabinet will have its own hands full with a final piece of the Covid data jigsaw revealed today.There are just two new cases of Covid-19 - continuing...