Tag: European Union

Aviation

EU chief’s airplane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

A plane carrying European Union Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, was struck by suspected Russian GPS jamming as it prepared to land in Bulgaria, the European Commission confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday as von der Leyen’s chartered flight approached Plovdiv International Airport in southern Bulgaria. Although the satellite navigation system was […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act

The European Commission will not require tech giants such as Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft to pay for the cost of monitoring their compliance with the Digital Markets Act, despite growing calls from lawmakers and regulators. Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Digital Affairs, confirmed in an interview with Reuters […]

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Apple challenges €500m EU fine over App Sore ‘violation’

Apple has taken the European Commission to court over a €500 million ($587 million) fine imposed earlier this year for allegedly violating the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, a law designed to rein in the power of Big Tech. The U.S. tech giant filed its appeal on Monday at the EU General Court—the bloc’s second-highest […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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EU celebrates 40 years of border-free travel

The European Union Commission has launched a campaign to celebrate the 40 years since the signing of the Schengen Agreement. Signed on June 14, 1985, near the town of Schengen in Luxembourg, the agreement laid the foundation for a borderless Europe. The celebrations feature a range of events, including a public exhibition with collaborative art […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
Business

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
Agribusiness

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 […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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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 […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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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 […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
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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 […]

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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 […]