The Governor’s Advisory Council is being convened to intervene in the imbroglio that has engulfed the Lagos State House of Assembly. The state Assembly has sacked two principal officers and suspended two other lawmakers indefinitely. The Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, is battling to save his seat after revelation of several financial misconduct perpetuated under him. See…
In a move that would surprise many, Facebook has come up with a very noble gesture by introducing a ‘Donate Now’ button that directs you to pages of non-profit organization which are in need of finances. It is indirectly encouraging people who use Facebook on a regular basis and have enough money to spare to…
If you’re like so many conscious/heart-centered entrepreneurs, a lot of traditional copywriting probably makes you pretty uncomfortable. (Copywriting is writing promotional materials, nothing to do with protecting your intellectual property.) But everyone tells you that you need it if you want to make money. So what do you do? Read on for 3 keys to…
Looks like Google is on a spree of acquiring every company that comes in its sight. The latest one to catch the fancy of Google is Nest Labs. In a recent announcement, Google revealed that it plans on acquiring the company for a whopping $3.2 billion. Nest Labs is a company that makes thermostats. The…
PETALING JAYA: The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) elections is set to be a mouth-watering affair with Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir challenging Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for the party president’s post. Another relative unknown in the party, Cheras division deputy chief Mohd Faiz Azlee Sham, will also contest the position, it was confirmed yesterday. Tun…
When you invest some of your money in international stock and bond ETFs, you get access to a universe of investment choices and help spread out your risk. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/get-global-diversification-with-international-etfs/ Views: 0
ALOR STAR: E-wallet scammers are now resorting to offering cash amounting to RM100-RM300 to those who submit their identity cards to open their e-wallet accounts Kedah Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) head Supt Elias Omar said the scammer-appointed agents would prey on victims from low-income groups or drug addicts before asking for their identity cards…
KUALA LUMPUR: A Bangladeshi man was arrested for attempting to bribe a police personnel with RM5,000, as an inducement to free his friend who is in police custody for having smuggled cigarettes. Hulu Selangor district police chief Supt Arsad Kamaruddin said the 32-year-old suspect, was detained at the Hulu Selangor district police headquarters (IPD) at…
GENEVA and Washington, D.C. – A new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Solidarity Response Fund will raise money from a wide range of donors to support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners to help countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, the first-of-its-kind, enables private individuals, corporations and institutions anywhere in the…
A measure to make Maryland the first state in the nation to tax companies like Facebook and Google for money they make from digital ads on the internet is making steps forward in the state’s legislature. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-tax-internet-ads-traction-maryland.html Views: 0