Tag: EU
FG hails Nigeria’s removal from EU AML/CFT High Risk List
The decision, contained in a European Commission Delegated Regulation released this week amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675, follows Nigeria’s earlier…
Failing EU standards could cost Nigeria billions, warns minister
Commodities must now be traceable, legally produced, and deforestation-free,” Kyari said. “If we fail to adapt, Nigeria could lose over…
Book Buzz Foundation launches The Nigeria Picture Book Project
Lola Shoneyin, Founder of Book Buzz Foundation, said the Nigeria Picture Book Project, which marks a significant milestone for the…
EU launches probe against U.S. tech giants
The European Commission has launched a probe into U.S. tech giants, Apple, Google, YouTube, and Snapchat, over alleged failure to…
Education, food top EU relief for Plateau IDP children
Representing the displaced families, Mr. Malau Malan from St Gregory IDP Camp in Bokkos thanked the EU, ECOWAS, and the…
EU drops $3.5bn hammer on Google in record Ad-Tech crackdown
Google has 60 days to submit proposals to resolve these "inherent conflicts of interest." While structural remedies, like divesting parts…
Over 76% of Nigeria’s agricultural exports routinely rejected by EU for safety reasons – Coalition
The group stressed that more than 80 per cent of pesticides distributed to smallholder farmers in Nigeria have been banned…
EU commits €1.1 billion to boost AfCFTA as Job creation, MSMEs take centre stage
MSMEs are the backbone of our local economies. To grow, they need working capital, platforms for innovation, and access to…
Nigeria, others to get €150bn for infrastructure by 2027, says EU
According to Urpilainen, the Global Gateway initiative is crafted to enhance connectivity, promote sustainable development, and strengthen economic ties between…
UNGA 78: Orelope-Adefulire, EU, UN, others highlight efforts to accelerate SDGs through INFFs
Orelope-Adefulire made the call while speaking at a high-level event held at the margins of the 78th Session of the…
Death of African migrants: Fani-Kayode knocks EU, North African countries (video)
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, has condemned Morroco, and other coastal North African countries over the death of African…
EU finally bans Russian oil import
The leaders also agreed to cut off the largest Russian bank Sberbank from the SWIFT system.
Italy, Hungary call for ceasefire in Ukraine, in apparent break with EU
The call has put them at odds with other member states determined to take a hard line with Moscow ahead…
EU, Nigeria trade volume hits €28.7bn
According to Isopi, the EU as a bloc remained Nigeria’s biggest trading partner accounting for more than 20 per cent…
EU invites Ukraine to join as member in weeks
She said: "It will not as usual be a matter of years to form this opinion but I think a…
Twitter ban: UK, EU, Canada, others call for dialogue
Governments of the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Republic of Ireland, Norway and those of the European Union (EU) have called…
Results of Brexit trickling in for Britain: They are catastrophic
With Brexit, Britain has wilfully made itself the economic equivalent of a banana republic. Not metaphorically, but literally.
EU doubles Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine order
European Union (EU) has doubled its COVID-19 vaccine order from Pfizer and BioNTech, the head of the European Commission Ursula…
Scotland tells EU it is coming back soon
Scotland, a part of the United Kingdom, is insisting it is not part of Brexit, which officially begins today.
UK, EU near Brexit trade deal
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) are near a post Brexit trade agreement.
China must make big leap before investment deal – EU
The European Union, EU, has said China must make big improvements if it is to finalise an investment deal with…
EU, Britain continue post-Brexit negotiations
Eleven weeks after Brexit, Britain and the European Union (EU) are hoping to finally make progress towards a trade agreement.
UK says farewell to EU
Britain on Friday ended 47 years of European Union membership, making a historic exit after years of bitter arguments, the…
UK leaves EU today
The United Kingdom will finally have its Brexit at 11 pm on Friday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to…
Brexit now sealed in law, 31 January point of no return
Britain's departure from the European Union was set in law Wednesday as London returned a signed treaty and MEPs prepared…
JUST IN: Boris Johnson signs deal for Britain to quit EU
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has signed agreement for the nation to leave the European Union next week Friday.
EU moves to float new watchdog for money laundering
Europe is tightening the loopholes in its banking sector being used by money launderers, with EU's largest states pushing for…
Just IN: Brexit now 31 January 2020, EU says
The European Union has granted Britain's request to extend its exit from the union until 31 January 2020.
Boris Johnson October 31 Brexit deadline derailed, EU backs delay
Boris Johnson’s obsessive mission to take the U.K. out of the European Union on 31 October was derailed as members…
EU moves on to divorce UK despite delay request
Brussels officials on Sunday pressed on with plans to ratify the divorce deal as European leaders considered Prime Minister Boris…