EU inaugurates €1.3bn Nigeria green economy project for agric, energy sectors
By Adebola Adegoke The European Union (EU) has inaugurated the ‘Team Europe Initiative (TEI) Nigeria Green Economy’ project aimed at stimulating sustainable climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy for economic growth…
Niger Delta: EU says invested 250m euros in the region, partners Nigeria to address instability
May 27, 2022 Mr. Milland Dikio, the Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), says the programme is partnering with the European Union (EU) to address the causes of instability in…
EU pledges to work with Nigeria’s leadership to enhance security, development
May 10, 2022 The Europe Union (EU) has pledged to continue working with Nigeria to enhance security, economic development and its vision for the future. Ms. Samuela Isopi, the Ambassador…
EU, Nigeria 2021 trade volume hits €28.7bn
May 10, 2022 Ms. Samuela Isopi, the Ambassador to the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, has put the trade volume between the bloc and Nigeria in 2021, at 28.7…
EU adopts new sanctions against Russia including coal import ban
April 8, 2022 The European Union on Friday formally adopted its fifth package of sanctions against Russia since the country’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, including bans on the import…
Maritime Security: EU seeks to strengthen cooperation with Nigeria
April 8, 2022 The European Union (EU), delegation to Nigeria, says the bloc is seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the Nigerian Navy on Maritime Security. In a statement on…
European Union funding boosts COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
March 30, 2022 A contribution of €16 million from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) will help the World Health Organization (WHO) boost…
EU defence ministers to coordinate arms deliveries to Ukraine
Feb. 28, 2022 European Union (EU) foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell on Monday said European Union defence ministers would meet virtually to coordinate their assistance for Ukraine. Borrell in his…
EU launches summit reset with Africa after pandemic pause
Feb. 17, 2022 The EU will welcome more than 40 African leaders to Brussels on Thursday in an effort to reassert its influence on a continent where China and Russia…
EU to blacklist five members of Mali’s junta – Diplomats
Feb. 1, 2022 The European Union has agreed to impose travel bans and asset freezes on five members of Mali’s junta after the military rulers went back on an agreement…