THE European Union (EU) and the United Nations Spotlight Initiative have invested 500 million euros in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) among women and girls globally. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, said this on Friday at the private screening of a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) feature … Read more
THE European Union (EU) and African Development Bank (AfDB) are in the process of redefining their financing grants to catalyse Nigeria’s electricity industry to bridge the supply gap that has left about 95 million people in darkness. Chief Adetayo Olowoniyi, the Chief Technical Adviser, Federal Ministry of Power, made this known in Lagos on Tuesday … Read more
THE European Union is grappling with criticism following a report by a journalism consortium that Tunisia, Morocco, and Mauritania are dumping irregular refugees in desert areas with the assistance of EU funds. ‘This is a difficult situation. It’s a fast-moving situation, and we will continue to work on it,’ said European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer … Read more
THE speaker of Russia’s parliament on Saturday scolded the European Union for banning the distribution of four Russian media outlets. According to the speaker it shows how the West has refused to accept any alternative point of view and was destroying freedom of speech. The European Union earlier on Friday said it was suspending the … Read more
THE European Union (EU) has announced stringent measures aimed at Ethiopian travellers, accusing the Ethiopian government of non-cooperation in facilitating the return of citizens found living illegally in the EU. This move underscores the EU’s commitment to leveraging visa regulations to enforce deportation cooperation with non-EU countries. EU headquarters disclosed on Monday that visa processing … Read more
THE European Union is releasing another €68 million ($72.7 million) in humanitarian aid for Palestinians affected by the ongoing war in Gaza, the European Commission said in Brussels on Friday. “In light of the continued deterioration of the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the steady rise of needs on the ground, the Commission is … Read more
THE European Parliament approved a new law establishing consumers’ right to repair certain products including smartphones, tablets, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, fridges, and monitors. The law, which still needs final approval from European Union member states, would require manufacturers to repair goods out of warranty wherever possible, either for free or at a “reasonable price.” … Read more
MADAGASCAR has demanded the European Union (EU) replace its ambassador to the island nation following criticism of a recent law permitting the punishment of child rapists through castration, officials disclosed on Thursday. According to a spokesperson for the EU, Madagascar has formally requested Brussels to replace the envoy amidst escalating tensions over the contentious legislation. ‘Madagascar’s … Read more
THE European Union (EU) has urged political parties to adopt robust measures and strategies to increase women’s participation and representation in politics. It noted that the active participation of women at all levels of decision-making and politics was essential to the achievement of equality, sustainable development, peace, and democracy. The EU also said that there … Read more