NAPTIN to train 1,500 engineers, technicians in the power sector – PS

By Constance Athekame The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has expressed readiness to train no fewer than 1,500 engineers and technicians in the power sector to boost electricity. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power, Alhaji Mamudah Mamman, said this in Abuja at a one-day Stakeholders’ Engagement for theContinue Reading

Women’s political participation: EU, British Commission seek passage of Special Seats Bill

By Diana Omueza The European Union (EU) and British High Commission have urged the 10th National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, describing it as a historic opportunity to strengthen women’s political participation and solidify Nigeria’s democracy. Mr Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria andContinue Reading

EU Commission probes U.S. social media

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

EU states agree on post-war measures for Ukrainians to return home

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

FG, EU advocate harmonised data governance framework in Africa

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

NOSDRA, EU collaborate on oil spill response

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