BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The chief executive of chemical giant BASF sees no signs of deindustrialisation in Germany despite the country’s ongoing economic difficulties. “Industry in Germany will not disappear,” Markus Kamieth told the Handelsblatt business newspaper in an interview published on Friday. “We are an economic area with a high proportion of industry in…
MAINZ (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Danny da Costa’s comical own goal gave Borussia Mönchengladbach the three points in a 1-0 Bundesliga win at Mainz on Friday. Gladbach thought they had broken the deadlock in the 17th minute as Maxim Leitsch fired against his own target, but the goal was ruled out due to a handball in the…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German lawmakers gave the green light on Friday for the introduction of a new voluntary military service, agreed amid much debate as a consequence of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. From January 1, the bill provides for young men to undergo medical examinations and be registered on a list, while active…
By Nsan Neji ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has released N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a programme designed to strengthen the nation’s tertiary education workforce. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo…
…appoints Chairmen, Executive Directors, Zonal Representatives By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the constitution of the governing boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), with appointments reflecting federal character and professional expertise. Universal Basic Education Commission…
