A European Union (EU-funded) project has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the North-West, to strengthen transparency and public confidence in civil society. The training, which opened on Tuesday in Kano, is part of the Scaling the Adoption of Self-Regulation Nigeria project under the EU Strengthening Bridge (EU CSO-Bridge). The […]
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island A small French military contingent has arrived in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, officials say, as several European states deploy small numbers in a so-called reconnaissance mission. The limited deployment, which also involves Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK, comes as US […]
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called on the European Union (EU) to strengthen its collaborative efforts with Africa in the battle to eliminate HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria. Addressing members of the European Parliament earlier this week, Pate emphasised that Europe’s engagement with Africa on health security […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has called for stronger diplomatic and parliamentary cooperation between Nigeria and the European Union (EU). Abbas, represented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, made the call Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) at the National Assembly in Abuja. He proposed […]
By Ukpono Ukpong Senior officials from Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to meet in Abuja from Tuesday July 1, to Wednesday July 2, to deliberate on key areas of bilateral cooperation, including security, trade, migration, and the transition to a green economy. The high-level meeting will lay the groundwork for the forthcoming […]
BY GODWIN ANYEBE The European Commission has introduced a new EU sanctions helpdesk aimed at assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in understanding and complying with the 40 global sanction regimes currently in place. The Helpdesk is designed to help businesses navigate complex trade restrictions and avoid missing out on legitimate opportunities due to uncertainty […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The European Union (EU) has expressed interest in partnering with Geometric Power to enhance renewable energy development in Nigeria. Speaking during a visit to the Geometric Power plant in Aba on 13 February, the EU’s Head of Cooperation and Projects, Bassimo Deluca, highlighted the potential for collaboration in sustainable power generation. “We […]
The European Union (EU) and Germany have launched the Nigeria Country Window initiative to accelerate investments in renewable energy projects across the country, particularly in underserved rural areas. Unveiled in Lagos, the initiative seeks to unlock financing for sustainable energy solutions tailored to Nigeria’s unique needs. It is being implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The European Union (EU) has launched a €300,000 grant to support the institutional development of Eurocham Nigeria, aiming to enhance trade and investment opportunities, strengthen advocacy, and expand external engagement for its members. The three-year grant is part of the EU’s commitment to reinforcing Eurocham’s role in policy dialogue and fostering a […]
BY UKPONG UKPONG The EU Election Observation Mission has arrived Nigeria ahead of the polls slated for February 25 and March 11. The team on the invitation of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, arrived the country on January 11, but was at the Presidential Villa to see the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo yesterday. […]
The European Union(EU) has given approval for a $3.4 million working capital facility under the ElectriFI Country Window for Nigeria for Okra Solar to use solar mesh-grids to target 76,000 energy access beneficiaries by the end of 2025. Okra Solar will provide access to electricity through mesh-grid technology to mini-grid developers. The initiative, which was […]
The European Union has opened applications for next year’s Erasmus+ scholarship programme in commitment to expand higher education opportunities for Nigeria’s youth. The Erasmus+ is the EU’s flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport, offering beneficiaries scholarships for young people to continue their studies in some of the most prestigious universities in Europe and […]
By PHILIP CLEMENT The European Union (EU) and German Government, within the framework of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme, have supported the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv.) to validate the National Waste Battery Management Policy. The Policy which was developed in collaboration with several stakeholders in the sector, during several technical meetings and roundtable discussions, […]
On Thursday, the European Union placed the reform of the World Trade Organization at the heart of its trade strategy for the next decade, saying that global trade rules need to be greener, more accountable for state subsidies, and enforced. The executive body of the 27-nation bloc also said it would seek to work with […]
Under its Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees programme, the European Union (EU) has awarded scholarships to over 90 young Nigerians for various Master’s Degree programs at universities across Europe. The international study program is part of the EU’s flagship education and training initiative, Erasmus+, which supports European education, training, youth and sport. READ ALSO: EU […]
A report by the European Union (EU), United States, International Trade Centre (ITC), predicts that African exporters may lose more than $2.4 billion due to factory shutdowns in China. It stated that the bulk of the loss is caused by the temporary disruption of the supply-chain linkages with the EU. The Outlook revealed how SMEs […]
The European Union and Britain are to finish a third round of negotations on a post-Brexit trade deal on Friday after a week of video conferences. The last two rounds yielded little progress, with Brussels’ lead negotiator Michel Barnier accusing London of refusing to seriously engage with the discussions. Britain left the EU at the […]
The European Union’s gross domestic product shrank 3.5 per cent in the first three months of the year, according to a first estimate from Eurostat, while eurozone unemployment climbed slightly in March to 7.4 per cent. The annual rate of inflation also plummeted to 0.4 per cent in the 19-member currency area in April, the […]
The European Commission launched legal action against Poland over its new disciplinary regime for judges on Wednesday, in the latest episode of a long-running saga over reforms introduced by Warsaw. The EU executive believes there is a risk that “the disciplinary charges introduced by the law can be used for political control of the contents […]
EU lead negotiator Michel Barnier accused Britain of refusing to “engage seriously on a range of fundamental points” after the second round of negotiations on their post-Brexit relations on Friday. “The United Kingdom cannot refuse to extend the transition and at the same time slow down progress in important areas,” Barnier said, expressing concern that […]