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- 9 Apr 2015
Technology Boosts SAHCOL on EU ACC3 Validation
The European Union (EU) has designated the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) as a 3rd country European Union Aviation Security Validated Regulated Agent. The validation certificate…
- 14 Feb 2022
EU Okays €820m Digital Economy Package for Nigeria
Margrethe Vestager, the Executive Vice-President of the European Union (EU) Commission, has disclosed that the EU has approved a three-year Digital Economy Package worth €820 million for Nigeria.…
- 22 Jul 2026
EU Debunks Fake Compensation Scheme Targeting West African Bank Customers
European Union (EU) has warned the public against a fraudulent document circulating online which falsely claims that the bloc, in collaboration with the World Bank, is offering compensation to…
- 10 Nov 2016
EU Urges Nigerian SMEs to Tap into €80Bn Research & Innovation Programme
The European Union (EU) at its ‘5th EU-Nigeria Business Forum’ (EUNBF2016) has unveiled plans to extend its research and innovation programme with 80 billion Euros to Nigerian entities, including…
- 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…
- 21 Oct 2025
WHO, EU Partner to Advance Digitized Health Systems in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have announced a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO’s Global Digital…
- 1 Jul 2019
EU to Invest in Renewable Energy in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) is set to invest in entrepreneurial ideas that will boost renewable energy in Nigeria. Amb. Ketil Karlsen, Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of…
- 15 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 20 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…
- 19 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 18 Dec 2023
Elon Musk’s X Faces EU Investigation
The European Union has formally announced that it suspects X, previously known as Twitter, of breaching its rules in areas including countering illegal content and disinformation. Elon Musk’ Thierry…
- 6 Oct 2014
FG urges EU to Invest in Development Bank
Federal Government has urged the European Union to invest in the proposed Wholesale Development Bank through the union’s development financing outfit, the European Development Bank. A statement from…
- 22 Sept 2017
EU–Nigeria Forum to Explore Investment Opportunities in ICT, Agribusiness
The European Union-Nigeria Business Forum will expose attendees to investment opportunities in the information and communication technology (ICT) and agricultural sectors in Nigeria. During a press…
- 29 Apr 2026
EU Warns Meta Could Face Huge Fine Over Underage Facebook, Instagram Users
European Union (EU) has warned that Meta may be failing to effectively prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing its social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Meta The…
- 1 Aug 2016
Local Courier Firms Rejig, Fear Brexit Will Hurt Business
Indigenous courier operators in Nigeria are rethinking strategies in anticipation of situations that might be created by the recent British (Brexit) decision to exit from the European Union (EU).…
- 23 Nov 2025
EU Unveils Fresh €45m Investment to Fast-Track Nigeria’s Digital Future
European Union (EU) and its partners have announced new steps to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation as stakeholders convened in Kano for the fifth Project Steering Committee meeting of the…
- 9 Apr 2018
Microsoft Warned Nigerian Companies of Dangers of Non-compliance with EU GDPR
Microsoft has advised businesses in Nigeria to pay attention to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Mr John Edokpolor, Lead Commercial Attorney, Microsoft MEA Emerging…
- 20 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…
- 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),…
- 3 Oct 2018
Experts Advise African Firms Processing EU Personal Data
A piece of advice has been given to organisations in Africa processing the personal information of data subjects from within the European Union (EU). At an event hosted by Baker McKenzie and…
- 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…
- 25 Jun 2016
Brexit Will Hurt Nigeria – Dons
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) will have negative consequences on Nigeria, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, director-general, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has said.…
- 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…
- 13 Oct 2025
EU Grants Nigeria N320.5Bn to Boost Agriculture
European Union’s development cooperation with Nigeria has received a boost with a N320.5 billion (€190 million) credit line allocated to Nigerian commercial banks to broaden their lending to 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…
- 24 Jun 2016
FXTM Analysis: Global Markets In State of Shock Over UK Referendum Outcome
The financial markets and spectators across the globe are in a complete state of shock following the unexpected outcome to the EU referendum that the UK has voted to leave the European Union. Markets…