Tag: EU
Brexit: British MPs deal Boris Johnson another blow
Just as predicted British Prime Minister did not have his way in Parliament today as MPs voted to force him…
Boris Johnson gets new Brexit deal
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his country and the EU have reached a ‘great new’ Brexit deal. The announcement…
EU, Britain close to new exit deal
The EU and Britain are close to working out an elusive Brexit deal late Wednesday, just in time to be…
Invasion of Syria: EU threatens to sanction Turkey
EU threatened sanctions against Turkey on Friday over its offensive in Syria, angrily rejecting President Tayyip Erdogan’s warning that he…
Boris Johnson warns EU Brexit will happen 31 October
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Sunday he will not delay Brexit beyond October 31, underlining…
Boris Johnson unveils final Brexit plan, writes EU(The Letter)
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on Wednesday unveiled his own Brexit plan for keeping the Irish border open, warning the…
No change in Brexit divorce deal: EU’s Barnier
EU negotiator Michel Barnier said in an interview published Sunday the bloc will not change the divorce deal agreed with…
EU-South America’s Mercosur reach trade agreement
The European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur sealed a blockbuster trade deal Friday, ending 20 years of talks…
Renewable Energy: EU to invest in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) is set to invest in entrepreneurial ideas that will boost renewable energy in Nigeria.
EU to provide 40 billion euros in grants to help create jobs in Africa
The European Union Commission fully supports the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and is proposing a 40 billion Euro…
2019 elections: EU submits findings report to INEC
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Friday submitted its findings and recommendations on the 2019 general elections…
Cyberattacks: EU launches sanctions tool
The EU on Friday launched a new legal tool allowing it to impose sanctions in relation to cyberattacks, following a…
U.S. measures against Cuba unlawful – EU
European Union Foreign Policy Chief, Federica Mogherini, on Thursday said the U.S. law, allowing lawsuits against foreign firms active in…
Brexit without a deal: Britain certain to leave EU on 12 April
As things stand, Britain will now depart at 2200 GMT on April 12 from the European Union, without a Brexit…
EU tax blacklist: UAE’s inclusion down to poor communication – UAE bank executive
The European Union’s decision to include the United Arab Emirates on its blacklist of tax havens was due to “lack…
Brexit: MPs reject Theresa May’s EU withdrawal deal
Members of Parliament, MPs have rejected Theresa May's European Union, EU, withdrawal deal by an overwhelming majority for a second…
EU revenging against Hungary, Poland – Hungarian FM
The European Union’s bureaucrats are taking revenge against Hungary and Poland, Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday at…
EU provides €45m support for agri-businesses in Nigeria, other African countries
The European Union (EU) has provided 45 million euros to support smallholder agri-businesses in rural area in Nigeria and other…
EU, AU, UN, other observation missions urge INEC to adhere to new dates
Election Observation Missions of the European Union (EU), African Union (AU), United Nations (UN) and others have called on the…
Presidential election: Buhari, Atiku peace accord `very strong message’ – EU
European Union Election Observation Mission(EU EOM) says the final peace accord signed by the presidential candidates ahead of the 2019…
Venezuela’s Guaido boosted by EU recognition
International clamour for snap elections in Venezuela intensified Monday as European powers recognised Juan Guaido as interim leader after President…
Brexit: May on EU Mission Impossible
EU leaders moved Wednesday to head off British Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid to rewrite the Brexit divorce deal, warning…
Nigerian Govt educates EU, UK, US over Onnoghen
The Nigerian government has clarified some misconceptions by the US, UK and the EU over Friday’s suspension of the Chief…
Venezuela blasts EU, rejects ultimatum
Venezuela’s foreign minister rejected a European ultimatum Saturday to hold elections within eight days, insisting that Nicolas Maduro remained the…
We are concerned about timing of Onnoghen’s suspension – EU
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said it is concerned about the process and timing of the suspension of…
EU urges politicians to be wary of utterances
The European Union Election Observation Mission in Nigeria 2019 has urged politicians to be conscious of their utterances as the…
EU regrets after British MPs reject Brexit deal
The risk of a disorderly Brexit has increased since the Withdrawal Agreement was turned down by British MPs, arousing dismay…
IPC Empowers Journalists Ahead Of 2019 Elections
As much as we love the Yuletide season holidays, A decision which cannot be ignored will be made. Nigerians will…
Theresa May to join EU summit after surviving vote
Theresa May is heading to Brussels for an EU summit, the morning after surviving a vote of confidence.
2019 Presidency: Atiku boycotts Peace Accord
The candidate of the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday boycotted…