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- 25 May 2018
Experts Seek National Data Protection Act as EU GDPR Takes Effect
Cybersecurity experts in Nigeria have urged regulatory authorities in the ecosystem to come up with a national data protection act to prevent organizations in the country from revenue loss and…
- 19 Feb 2018
NITDA Alerts Nigerians on the Dangers of New EU’s Data Protection Regulation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have notified Nigerian businesses, especially those that collect, store and process personal data of European Union (EU) citizens for…
- 15 Apr 2024
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to EU Ban on Dex Soap
National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has alerted Nigerians on the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by the European Union (EU). The notification is…
- 18 May 2018
EU Seeks Partnership with NOTAP
A three man delegation from the European Union (EU) visited the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) to seek partnership in technology development. The leader of the…
- 19 Jan 2014
EU Drums Support for NIMS Project
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC’s) mandate to create a Unified Identification System in Nigeria will help bring real and recognizable benefits to Nigeria and other countries across the…
- 21 Jan 2017
NITDA Seeks EU Collaboration for Nigeria's Digital Economy Pursuit
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has welcomed European Union (EU’s) support towards deepening Nigeria’s digital economy. Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, NITDA’s director…
- 14 Feb 2019
EU Adds Nigeria to Dirty-Money Backlist
European Union (EU) has added Nigeria to countries on its “dirty money blacklist”. According to Reuters, the EU said the nations in this category pose a threat because of tax controls on…
- 3 Apr 2026
FG, Others Say Nigeria Wastes 38m Tonnes of Food Annually
Federal government, The European Union (EU), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have called for urgent and coordinated action to curb food waste and promote…
- 10 Sept 2014
FG seeks EU Collaboration to Fight Terror
Federal government has tasked the European Union (EU) to implore its envoys to join in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. Abubakar Sulaiman, minister/ deputy chairman of National Planning…
- 13 Apr 2024
EU, Nigeria Ink €18m Agreement on Local Vaccine Production, Medical Technologies
The European Union (EU) and Nigeria have signed a cooperation agreement on an €18 million EU support to enhance research and development capacities for implementing Nigeria’s national plan for the…
- 14 Feb 2012
NAICOM Partners ECOWAS, EU to Set up Reinsurance Firm
Fola Daniel, Commissioner for Insurance, has said that the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in partnership with the European Union (EU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),…
- 16 Sept 2014
EU, UNODC Donate 50 Computers, Servers to NAPTIP
The EU Delegation in Nigeria has presented 50 desktop computers to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to enhance its operations. Alam Munday, deputy head of EU…
- 8 Jan 2024
EU Introduces New Import Control System For Maritime, Road and Rail
European Union’s new customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways, road and rail…
- 22 Jun 2016
No Nigeria Shocks from Brexit- Research
FBNQuest Research, the research arm of FBN Holdings- one of the leading financial services platforms in Africa, has said that there are no obvious Nigeria shocks from Brexit. Brexit is an…
- 8 Oct 2025
Denmark Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s
Denmark has announced plans to introduce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, in a bid to protect childhood and improve mental health among young people. Prime…
- 19 Jan 2018
Instagram, Google+ Joins EU Group Fighting Hate Speech
An European Union's group, fighting to curb hate speeches online has garnered support of Facebook, Instagram and Google+ social media networks in combating online extremism. EU officials disclosed…
- 9 Dec 2020
COVID-19: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Documents Hacked
Documents relating to the regulatory submission for Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate were “unlawfully accessed” during a cyberattack on the European Medicines Agency (EMA), Pfizer…
- 26 Aug 2020
ESET urges Businesses to Implement NDPR
ESET, a leading global cybersecurity company, has urged businesses, organization- public or private operating in Nigeria, to adhere to the regulations of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and…
- 4 Sept 2020
ESET Warns Firms against Flouting NDPR
Companies and business organizations operating in the country have been urged to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). ESET Nigeria, which made this call, said compliance with…
- 28 Feb 2024
Infobip Supports the Launch of Podravka’s ‘SuperfoodChef-AI by Coolinarika’ to Champion Healthier Eating
Infobip, global cloud communications platform has joined forces with Podravka Group, one of the leading Croatian multinational companies, and digital agency 01 Content & Technology – C3 Croatia,…
- 11 Nov 2020
EU Doles Aid Money on Poor Countries to Spy on Citizens - PI
European Union (EU) aid money might be helping non-member states to spy on their citizens, Privacy International (PI) has warned European Union aid has been used to pay for surveillance equipment and…
- 1 Jul 2025
AfCFTA Opens Opportunity for Logistics Sector
The African Continental Free trade Area (AfCFTA) has created an opportunity for truckers, airlines and other players in the logistics and transportation sector. About 2.2 million trucks, valued at…
- 22 Jul 2021
UK Unveils New Scheme to Help Drive Trade with Nigeria
The UK Government has launched a consultation on new trading rules that will help countries like Nigeria grow its trade and build back better – and help British businesses and consumers at the same…
- 18 Aug 2025
Aliyu Aboki Applauds Broadband Mapping as About Expanding Opportunity in Africa
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Association (WATRA) has commended Nigeria for its exemplary leadership in broadband infrastructure mapping, following the successful ITU Africa Broadband…
- 24 Jul 2025
Unmasking Nigeria's Food Safety Crisis: A Dual Pathway to Public Health and Global Competitiveness
By Diana Tenebe, COO, Foodstuff Store Nigeria, often heralded as Africa's economic powerhouse and most populous nation, is grappling with a silent epidemic that exacts a devastating toll on its…
- 4 Aug 2016
Guns, Guns Everywhere in Nigeria, UN Warns of Dangers
United Nations (UN) has raised alarm over the illicit proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in Nigeria with over 350 million and 70 per cent of estimated 500 million of such weapons…
- 18 Jun 2024
Blood Test Could Predict Parkinson’s 7 Years before Symptoms – AI Test
A simple blood test could predict Parkinson’s disease seven years before symptoms appear, marking a “major step forward” in diagnosis of the condition. Researchers believe early prediction and…
- 19 Feb 2024
EU Launches Probe Into TikTok Over Child Protection
The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content. It is the second…
- 19 May 2016
EU Urged on Technical Support, Lift Ban on Food Exports from Nigeria
Nigerians have urged the European Union's for more technical support to ensuring food security and expanding the export fortunes of farmers. Similarly, they are of the opinion that EU's continued ban…
- 4 Mar 2024
EU Slams Apple with $2bn Fine for Breaking Competition Laws and Favoring its Own Streaming Service over Rivals
European Union hit Apple with a massive $2 billion fine after finding that the tech giant unfairly favored its own music streaming service over rivals such as Spotify. The company banned app…