FG to create 2.5 million jobs through LEEP
The Federal Government has said it plan to create 2.5 million jobs through the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP) of the Ministry of Labour […]
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Why we banned sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap in Nigeria – NAFDAC
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has given more insight on why it banned the […]
GOCOP partners EU, IPC on sustaining democratic process
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), has expressed its commitment to enter into partnership with key international and local partners in the ongoing […]
Ribadu advocates community driven counter-terrorism efforts in North East
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for community driven reintegration and reconciliations process for repentant members of Non-State Armed Groups […]
Apple fined €1.8bn in EU for unfair competition in music streaming
The European Commission has fined Apple 1.8 billion euros (two billion U.S. dollars) for unfair competitive practices involving its music streaming service, Apple Music, […]
Nigeria Customs Service, EU partner to monitor export, facilitate trade – CG
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is partnering with the Directorate-General Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) of the European Union (EU), to facilitate trade, […]
EU to invest €37m in Nigeria’s power sector-Ambassador
The European Union (EU) says it is set to invest 37million Euros into Nigeria’s power sector. The EU Head of Mission to Nigeria, Amb. […]
EU plans to partner Nasarawa on agriculture, others
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria, Samuela ISOPI, has assured of the union’s plan to partner Nasarawa […]
How European Union entices Africa with ‘better’ deals on infrastructure, energy
The European Union (EU) this week sought to entice African countries with “better choices” in infrastructure and energy transition projects, issuing an indirect dig at […]
Humanitarian partnership: Zulum assures EU of commitment
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Engr Babagana Umara Zulum, has affirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing humanitarian issues and ensuring […]
EU commits 440,000 euro to support Nigerian researchers
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The move by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to attract major international research grants to Nigerian scholars has […]
Ukraine elections can hold amid war but EU, U.S. aid needed, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is keen to hold national elections even amid the ongoing Russian invasion, but financial support would be needed from […]
Niger coup and geopolitics in ECOWAS region By PAUL EJIME
A major decision of the 30 July emergency Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the seven-day ultimatum, which the regional […]
EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger
The European Union (EU) says it has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect following the military coup there. […]
EU tops up military aid for Ukraine, others with €3.5bn
European Union (EU) foreign ministers decided on Monday to top up the fund for military aid for Ukraine and other partner countries. The top up […]
G7 leaders announce new sanctions on Russian diamonds
The G7 announced plans to restrict the trade in diamonds with Russia in an effort to cut the revenues that fund Moscow’s ongoing war against […]
Pope meets with Ukrainian President at the Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Francis and Italy’s prime minister on Saturday as part of a diplomatic tour also involving Germany, as Berlin unveiled […]
Nigeria, others to benefit from EU’s €102.5 million humanitarian aid
Countries in the Lake Chad Region – Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad – are to benefit from the European Union’s (EU’s) €102.5 million humanitarian aid, […]
NAPTIP trains security personnel on identification, reintegration of trafficked victims
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Sokoto Zonal Command in collaboration with Access to Justice […]
EU allocates €500,000 to combat cholera in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Monday said it had committed the sum of 500,000 euros to support Nigeria’s fight against […]