A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A ONE DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES BILL BY IJAW NATION PROFESSIONAL GROUP
Press Releases September 29, 2020
PREAMBLE The Ijaw Nation Development Group (INDG), on 20th September 2020, in collaboration with the other Ijaw organizations including, Ijaw Professionals Association (IPA), The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF), The Ijaw Nation forum (INF), The Ezon Ladies Association (ELA), Ijaw Monitoring Group (IMG), Embasara Foundation, as well as, individuals and... Read more
A rowdy debate on the floor of Nigeria’s House of Representatives over the controversial National Water Resources Bill resulted in the bill’s withdrawal on Tuesday as members loudly and pointedly opposed the procedure adopted in its passage at the last sitting before the legislative chamber went on its annual... Read more
Izunwanne, the union of journalists of Southeast Nigeria origin, has called on the governors of the states in the region to rehabilitate or reconstruct federal and state highways in deplorable conditions in the area urgently. Izunwane said the action is necessary to prevent further wastage of lives and other... Read more
The Leadership of the Bayelsa State chapter of Medical & Health Workers Union of Nigeria, (MHWUN) on Tuesday bemoaned unfair labour practices at Federal and State government health institutions affecting the welfare of it’s members. They said that although they were acknowledged as front line workers and heroes during... Read more
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion se]rvices provider, has announced its partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in a matching fund scheme. The scheme aims to cushion the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on low-cost private schools by ensuring lending at an attractive interest rate. The... Read more
COMAT launches 47 new IT courses, training grants available for Singapore Citizens & PR
World September 29, 2020
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 September 2020 – The economic impact of COVID-19 has pushed unemployment rates to the nation’s highest in more than a decade and is expected to climb further for the rest of 2020. This is in tandem with increased demand for relevant ICT skills... Read more
Pak Hong Rehab Products Centre launches lightweight electric wheelchairs with thicker and safer front wheels
World September 29, 2020
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 29 September 2020 – Renowned for multiple professional qualifications and internationally accredited products, Pak Hong Rehab Products Centre (hereafter Pak Hong) exclusively launches two electric wheelchairs, CMD-912 and CMD-912A. The new products are specifically equipped with much thicker front wheels and brackets... Read more
Microsoft study: Close to one third of Asia Pacific’s remote and firstline workers are facing increased burnout at work
World September 28, 2020
Lack of work-life balance and contracting COVID-19 cited as top stressors, as outlined by Microsoft study which focuses on employee wellbeing SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 September 2020 – Workers in Asia Pacific are facing increased burnout due to lack of separation between work and personal life as... Read more
Japan’s innovative life sciences sector risks falling behind global rivals, according to Economist Intelligence Unit report
World September 28, 2020
High-quality scientific publications from Japan decreased by 17% between 2015 and 2019, while China’s increased by 80% during the same period. Women make up only 15% of the R&D workforce, and foreign researchers account for only 5.6% of the R&D workforce in Japan vs. 28% in the US Investment... Read more
Hong Kong Innovation Foundation and Sino Group Support Children from Families in Need Through ‘One Laptop’ Programme
World September 28, 2020
Holistic Educational Programmes to Support over 1,000 Students and Nurture Spirit of Innovation HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 28 September 2020 – The growing number of families in need seeking e-learning support under the ‘One Laptop’ programme (the ‘Programme’), jointly launched by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation... Read more
