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EU commits €10.4m to Nigeria’s solar for health project

The European Union is investing €10.4 million in the Nigeria Solar for Health Project to provide primary healthcare centres with reliable and sustainable solar energy. Speaking at the NISHP Project Developers Roundtable Workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, the Head of Section for Green & Digital Economy at the EU, Inga Stephanowicz, said the project aims […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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EU unveils agribusiness platform to boost Nigeria’s agriculture

The European Union has unveiled the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s agricultural sector by fostering inclusive growth, attracting investment, and enhancing food security. The launch, held on Friday in Abuja, underscores the EU’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian government’s efforts to position agriculture as a cornerstone of economic development. The […]

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EU plans ban on Russian gas imports by 2027

The European Commission is preparing to propose a phased ban on Russian natural gas, targeting new deals by the end of 2025 and existing contracts by the close of 2027, according to a draft roadmap obtained by Reuters. The proposal, due to be published in June, is part of the EU’s broader effort to sever […]

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EU commits €46m to boost social protection in Nigeria

The European Union has committed €46 million to support Nigeria’s social protection system through the “Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria” program. Launched at the United Nations House in Abuja, this three-year initiative aims to strengthen social safety nets, initially focusing on four states: Abia, Benue, Oyo, and Sokoto. According to a statement by the […]

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EU allocates €510m humanitarian aid to Nigeria, others

The European Union has unveiled an initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid package for 2025, with €510 million earmarked for Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries. The fund aims to support vulnerable populations across Africa, particularly in North-West Nigeria, West and Central Africa, the Sahel, the Lake Chad basin, Central Africa, the Great Lakes region, and […]

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Truce: US, EU pause trade war until 2025

The European Union and the United States have agreed to put their trade war on hold, postponing tariffs on steel and aluminium for over three years.   These tariffs, which were first imposed by the Trump administration for national security reasons, have strained the relationship between the two economic giants.   The move to suspend […]

Customs partners EU to streamline trade, documentation
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EU readies €24.4m to tackle W’Africa’s illegal weapons spread – Official

The European Union has set aside €24.4 million to improve cross-border collaboration in West Africa and combat the issue of illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons. According to The Times, this information was revealed during a roundtable discussion on small arms and light weapons control in Nigeria held on Thursday in Abuja by the […]

EU invests €3bn, generates 160,000 jobs in Nigeria yearly - Ambassador
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EU imposes new content regulations on Big Tech

The comprehensive Digital Services Act of the European Union imposes new regulations on content moderation, user privacy, and transparency, subjecting more than dozens of the largest tech companies in the world to intense scrutiny. In the EU, a number of internet giants, including Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms, Apple’s online App Store, and a few […]

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TikTok opens research software to European researchers

The short-video app TikTok made its research software available to researchers in Europe on Thursday. This is as the new EU rules forcing Big Tech to do more to monitor online material come into effect. “TikTok is proactively rolling out its Research API ahead of further technical guidance and launching a commercial content library ahead […]

EU demands return of replaceable smartphone batteries
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EU demands return of replaceable smartphone batteries

The European Union has passed new regulations that will require smartphone manufacturers to design devices with user-replaceable batteries, signaling a potential comeback for smartphones with this feature. Once the law is signed off by the European Council and Parliament, it will take effect in early 2027. The regulations aim to address the environmental impact of […]

US, EU forge alliance to address China's export control
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US, EU forge alliance to address China’s export control

In a significant move to address mounting concerns about China’s non-market practices, Washington and the European Union are set to announce their commitment to joint action and coordinated export controls. The draft statement, providing a glimpse into the upcoming EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council meeting, reveals a strategic alliance aimed at tackling economic coercion and […]