Tag: European Union

The Tony Elumelu Foundation and European Union partner to transform economic empowerment of African Women

European Union joins growing list of international TEF partners driving entrepreneurship developmentJoint partnership to empower 2,500 women from 54 African countries The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy committed…

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The Late 5: DSS narrates how it negotiated the release of the Dapchi schoolgirls, Russia accuses EU of anti-Russian campaign and other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Federal Government is ready to accept the “unconditional laying down of arms by…

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[The Activism Blog] EU releases £20m to tackle water challenges in Niger Delta

The European Union has released €20 million to the Niger-delta region. This was done to promote socio-economic activities and peace in the Niger-delta through increased access to safe and sustainable…

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IPOB: EU, US have no business with Nigeria’s internal matters – Presidency

Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has said the United States' statement that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not a terrorist group is inconsequential. Background:…

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Opinion: The Dissolution of the EU is 4 times more certain in the face of this new union

by Joseph M. Cachia   “People have only as much liberty as they have the intelligence to want and the courage to take.” ― Emma Goldman The name of a…

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Barnier slams UK’s position on Irish border

Amidst unprogressive negotiations, EU’s Brexit chief negotiator, Michel Barnier has berated U.K.’s position on the Irish border, Bloomberg reports. Speaking to reporters in Brussels on Thursday, Barnier said, “What I see on…

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Politicians move to reduce importance of English in the EU

by Adedotun Michael Three notable European politicians have made a move to reduce the prevailing importance of English in the EU, in favour of German. The three powerful politicians stressed…

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EU fines Google $2.7bn for breaking competition rules

The European Union (EU) has imposed a record €2.42bn ($2.72bn) fine on Google for breaking rules by giving illegal advantage to its own shopping service. "What Google has done is…

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The Dummies Guide to #Brexit, #BrexitDay and what it all means for the rest of us

Yesterday, the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May sent the letter that formally notifies the European Council of Britain's desire to exit the European Union : the Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty…

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FG planning to kill Nnamdi Kanu | Family petitions EU, US

by Azeez Adeniyi The family of embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that the Federal Government is planning to kill the Biafran agitator.…

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Further devaluation of the naira would be a suicide mission – Chamber of Commerce

The South-South Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday rejected the call for the further devaluation of the naira by the European Union. Fillippo Amato, Head of Trade and Economic Section of the…

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Devalue the naira | EU advises Nigeria on recession

An official of the European Union (EU), Fillippo Amato on Monday advised the Federal Government to devalue the naira, as part of measures to bring the country out of recession. Amato,…

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EU orders Apple to pay €13bn in Irish back taxes

The European Union on Tuesday ordered Apple to pay a record 13 billion euros in back taxes in Ireland, saying deals allowing the U.S. tech giant to pay almost no…

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David Cameron resigns as UK Prime Minister | YNaija.com

Opinion: Lessons the average Nigerian can learn from Brexit and Money Monster

by Lolade Nwanze Did you see David Cameron nearly break down at the end of his speech? I felt really sorry for him. He had been the ‘Stay’ champion, touring…

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The US says it has spent almost $500 million in fighting Boko Haram

by Chi Ibe The United States government says it has spent almost $500 million on fighting the Boko Haram insurgency since 2009. This was said by the US Charge d’Affaires…

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Refugee crisis: The European Union must stand up and be counted

Devolution is the founding principle of the European Union, EU. One of the tasks placed on the EU as an amalgamation is that it would create and implement laws and…

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‘Jonathan did what no Nigerian has ever done’ – Buhari tells the European Union

President Buhari has commended the gesture of the former president Goodluck Jonathan on relinquishing power after losing the 2015 general election which ensured that Nigeria remained peaceful despite predictions of tension…

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‘Nigeria’s stolen funds are all over the world’ – European Union

Michel Arrion, the Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria has stated that funds stolen from Nigeria are stashed all over the world, and not just in Europe. At…

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The European Union will support Biafra agitation… under these conditions

The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Federica Mogherini has responded to the call for a referendum by the Organization of Emerging African States, OEAS and the agitators…

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EU to Support Nigerian Agricultural Sector

by Ranti Joseph The European Union (EU) has said it will support the nation’s emerging food manufacturing and agro-business industry towards meeting international standards. The was contained in a statement…

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EU cautions FG against politicising security challenge

by Andem Effiong The European Union Election Observation Mission, which expressed concern over the postponement of the polls, has cautioned the Federal government that security though critical should not be political.…

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European Union condemns Yobe attack, offers to assist in halting terrorism

    There was huge outcry yesterday against the perpetrators of the attack on Yobe College of Agriculture, with the Europaen Union (EU) describing it as “horrific”. It promised to…

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Abang Mercy: Ghana’s elections and another test for Africa

by Abang Mercy Kofi Annan, one of the most cerebral UN Secretary Generals ever to have graced the UN House in New York, once said that when elections are conducted…

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Hauwa Gambo: What the world desperately needs now (YNaija FrontPage)

It kind of answers the question as to why, these days, leaders continue to chose easy fame over hard-slog decisions. It explains why, from David Cameron to Jacob Zuma, this…

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