The Federal Government and stakeholders, on Thursday, applauded the European Union for funding a project aimed at advocating the rights of Persons with Disability in the wake of the halt in funding by the United States Agency for International Development. They gave the tributes at the official launch of the Disability Rights Advocacy Project for…
The European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for China to ensure a negotiated solution to problems caused by the sweeping import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Von der Leyen, in a phone call with China’s Premier Li Qiang, emphasised the responsibility of Europe and China, as two of…
United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that larger tariffs could be placed on the European Union and Canada if they collaborate to cause economic harm to the U.S. Trump disclosed this in a post on his Truth Social media account. “If the European Union works with Canada in order to do economic harm…
The European Union has called on the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Federal Government to commit to fully implementing the provisions of the National Disability Act. The European Union emphasised that while the Act outlines comprehensive policies and practices to accommodate and empower persons with disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the strengthening of relations between Nigeria and the European Union, particularly in addressing malnutrition and other humanitarian challenges in the country. He expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the EU’s support noting there was a need for continued collaboration between the two partners. Speaking during a courtesy visit by an…
The European Union has called on the Federal and State Governments to increase financing for social protection interventions, “as it is critical to reducing poverty across the country.” According to a statement by the commission on Saturday, the Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Massimo De Luca, made the…
Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, President William Ruto said, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa. “Although today represents a moment of monumental promise, it is also the beginning of a historic partnership for historic transformation,” Ruto…
The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Samuella Isopi on Thursday warned Nigerians who might want to tap from the available opportunity in the study in Europe fair to steer clear as it is not an avenue for them to Japa. Isopi gave the warning in Kano while flagging off the first-ever study in…