By Damilola Charles/Maureen Okon The Boost Africa Investment Programme is designed to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation and create more job opportunities across Africa. The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot, said this on Wednesday at a news conference organised to assess the impact of theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Ukraine is seeking to deepen economic, trade and security relations with Nigeria and other African countries as its economy continues to show resilience amid the war with Russia. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria, Mr Ivan Kholostenko, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The German Government has ordered the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn from Sept. 18 following an alleged Russian “hybrid attack” in Leipzig. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced the measure alongside Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Felix Haala, HeadContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), in collaboration with Gombe State Government, has organised a capacity-building workshop on Small Hydropower (SHP) development in Gombe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project, geared towards the agro-industry development in Nigeria, is supported by the EuropeanContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has unveiled an exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Eastern European country’s independence, showcasing its culture, history, and struggle for freedom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition was opened by the Ambassador ofContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Executive Director, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Mr David Ugolor, says illicit financial flows represent one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s economic development, democratic governance and social justice. Ugolor said this at a two-day capacity-building workshop organised by ANEEJ with support fromContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and the European Union are partnering to host a three-day summit in Abuja to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a clean hydrogen economy. The Director-General of ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, said the event, slated for June 23 to 25, will build crucialContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Adebayo Gbeja The European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged support for Nigeria’s 2026–2030 drug control plan. The support is aimed at tackling substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The EU, UNODCContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya Mr Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says the 10th EU-Nigeria Business Forum will boost investment and create job opportunities for Nigerians. The envoy made this known at the 2026 EU Day celebration which was held on Saturday, in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has described the growing incidence of substance abuse among Nigerian youths as a major threat to public health and national development. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Marwa, said this while delivering a Drug Awareness and SensitisationContinue Reading
