Tag: European Union
Brexit takes effect as UK removes EU off Passport
British passports without the words “European Union” on the front cover have been issued despite the Brexit delay. The burgundy…
EU congratulates Buhari, seeks increased cooperation on bilateral, international matters
The European Union (EU) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election for another four-year term and expressed willingness to…
Brexit: UK, EU agree in principle
Theresa May’s plan for Brexit has cleared another hurdle, after negotiators in Brussels agreed a text for the proposed political…
Money laundering: Council of EU tightens rules
The Council of the European Union adopted on Thursday a new directive aimed at counteracting money laundering, the council said…
Amnesty blames European Union for migrant deaths
The human rights organisation Amnesty International in a report released in London on Wednesday blamed the countries of the European…
EU agrees on data deal with Japan
The European Union reached a deal on Tuesday, allowing businesses to seamlessly transfer personal data between the bloc and Japan,…
Austrian minister tells EU to stop accepting asylum claims
Refugees should not be allowed to apply for asylum from within the European Union, Austrian Interior Minister Herbert Kickl said…
Data protection rules: EU court order Jehovah’s Witnesses to comply
The European Union’s top court ruled on Tuesday that the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious group must comply with data protection rules…
2019: Saraki calls for more support from European Union
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, Senate President Bukola Saraki, called for more collaborative supports from the European Union (EU),…
EU donates $6.1m in support of Libyan election commission
The EU Mission to Libya provided support of 6.1 million dollars (5 million euros) for the Libyan election commission, the…
Civil society tasked on bringing peace to Syria
The European Union and the UN on Tuesday highlighted the role of civil society in bringing peace to war-torn Syria.…
European Union urged to improve access to donor sperm to boost population
The world’s largest sperm bank has recently warned the European Union (EU) that access to donor sperms must be improved…
United Nations urged to refer situation in Syria to ICC
The European Union had called on the UN to allow the International Criminal Court (ICC) to examine the situation in…
Albino Foundation receive N70m support from EU
Albino Foundation on Monday said it had received155, 838 euros (about N70 million) from the European Union for baseline survey…
European Union promises better relationship with Zimbabwe
The EU says on Monday it is eager to mend relations with Zimbabwe but emphasised that the success of the…
European Union plants 4.5m trees in Katsina State
About 4.54 million trees have been planted and maintained in Katsina State under the Improved Fuel Wood Balance project supported…
European Union leaders express concerned over upcoming EU-Turkey Summit
EU leaders on Friday signaled some unease about an upcoming summit with Turkey, noting that the bloc would voice its…
Dapchi girls: EU applauds Buhari on release
The European Union on Friday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls.
Kenya, EU partner to improve access to justice
Kenya on Friday launched a programme aimed at improving access to justice in the country, especially in historically marginalised communities.
European Union plants 736 trees in Daura LG
The International Centre for Energy and Environmental Development (ICEED) has planted 736 varieties of trees across the 11 wards in…
EU to Turkey: Soften terrorism laws to get ease on visas
The European Union told Turkey on Friday that it would not ease travel requirements for its citizens unless Ankara softened…
Poland in court for failing to adopt copyright rules
The European Commission on Thursday referred Poland to court for failing to adopt EU rules on the licensing of music…
Eight countries to be removed from EU tax haven blacklist
The European Union is to remove eight countries, including Panama, the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, from its 17…
EU rejects Trump’s Jerusalem decision
EU foreign ministers on Monday in Brussels rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to join the U.S. in recognising Jerusalem…
EU against Trump recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The European Union’s top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, on Tuesday warned that “any action that would undermine” peace efforts to create…
EU ready to support Zimbabwe’s democratic aspirations
The European Union is ready to assist Zimbabwe in its transition to democratic elections, inclusive dialogue after resignation of Robert…
Zimbabwe Army Takeover: EU recommends dialogue, peaceful crisis resolution
The recent developments in Zimbabwe are a “a matter of concern” for the European Union, European Commission spokeswoman Catherine Ray…
EU to consider steps to increase military mobility
The European Union would consider how it could make the movement of military equipment and personnel easy within Europe, the…
EU lament on low investment of state governments in water
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Wednesday expressed concern over the low investments of state governments…
EU-Nigeria trade at €19.9bn in 2016 – Official
Multilateral trade between Nigeria and European Union (EU) member states stood at 19.9 billion Euros in 2016, Fillippo Amato, the…