By Christian Ebner, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – A total of 6.3 million people in Germany worked for low wages at the point of calculation this year, earning a maximum hourly wage of €14.32 ($16.69), the Federal Statistical Office reported on Friday. The statistics are based on the month of April 2025, when salary averages…
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…
William Troost-Ekong (left) with Governor Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has extended heartfelt congratulations to William Troost-Ekong on his retirement from international football. The Governor in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, described the Super Eagles captain’s career as illustrious,…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday disqualified its former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore and other aspirants running for the Party’s Governorship Primary. In a report, the Committee observed that seven aspirants: Sen. Iyiola Omisore, Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Mr Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi,…
By Joe Udo BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II M, the Oba of Benin, has suspended the Chief Priest of Uviamen village, Chief Sunday Sidney Enoma, in Ovia North East Local Government Area. Converseer reports that Chief Enoma’s suspension was contained in a press statement signed by…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Barr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has sacked Michael Ango, the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). Converseer reports that Ango’s sack was disclosed in a statement by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Minister on…
