By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU) and the National Peace Committee (NPC) are deepened collaboration to curb electoral violence and promote credible, peaceful, and inclusive elections in Nigeria. Mr Ruben Aguilera, Head of the Governance, Gender, Human Rights and Migration Service, EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said thisContinue Reading
Protection The European Commission is demanding information from U.S platforms Apple, Snapchat, Google and YouTube over allegations of insufficient child protection, European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said on Friday. European Union legislation “clearly says that when minors are using online services, very high levels of privacy, security, and safety haveContinue Reading
Ukrainians EU countries agreed Tuesday on a coordinated approach to return displaced Ukrainians, when conditions allow, and offering eligible refugees legal residence status. “Russia’s relentless, unjustified attacks on Ukraine continue. The EU’s solidarity with the Ukrainian people remains steadfast,” said Danish Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek. “At the same timeContinue Reading
Data By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government, EU and African Union on Monday urged Data Protection Authorities to develop a harmonised data governance framework for data protection across the continent. They made the call at the opening ceremony of a five-day data governance study visit for Data Protection Authorities, aContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) is collaborating with the European Union in the areas of oil spill response and environmental protection in the country’s oil-producing regions This followed a bold step toward international partnership following a strategic engagement meeting with the European UnionContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Prof. Olayinka David-West, Dean of Lagos Business School (LBS), said the EU’s support for inclusive development aligns closely with the school’s mission and core aspirations. She spoke during a fireside chat with Amb. Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Thursday in Lagos. David-West notedContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi The European Union (EU) says it will spend €10.4 million on Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) which aims to provide primary healthcare centres with reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions. Inga Stephanowicz, Head of Section, Green & Digital Economy, EU, said this at the Project DevelopersContinue Reading
Tribute European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Pope Francis would be remembered for his efforts to build “a more just, peaceful and compassionate world.” “Today, the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis,” von der Leyen wrote on X, shortly after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death atContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The European Union (EU) and Nigeria have indicated interest in boosting trade and investment in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. This follows a meeting on Tuesday, where EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot, led a delegation to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr DeleContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaj The European Union (EU) and German Government have donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the National Defence College, Nigeria (NDC) to enhance defence and security education in West Africa. The equipment was donated through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to boostContinue Reading
