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Minister seeks EU technical support to enhance Nigeria police
Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of State for Police Affairs, has reached out to the European Union (EU) for technical support to enhance the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and align […]
EU slaps TikTok with €345 million fine for child data violations
TikTok, has been fined 345 million euros by a European Union regulator for child data breaches. The fine, equivalent to $369 million, was imposed by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) […]
EU commission defends migration partnership with Tunisia
The European Commission has defended its migration partnership with Tunisia in the face of criticism from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The partnership, signed in July, aims to address […]
INEC denies direct funding from EU, U.S., and others for 2023 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it did not receive direct cash support from international development partners for the 2023 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, […]
Google introduces Bard, a ChatGPT competitor, in the EU and Brazil
Google has announced the global expansion of its AI chatbot Bard, making it accessible in approximately 50 additional countries, including all 27 European Union (EU) nations and Brazil. Bard serves […]
Presidential election petition tribunal accepts EU report as evidence in presidential poll case
The final report of the European Union Observer Mission on the February 25 presidential election was admitted as evidence by the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja. The report was […]
EU mission presents final report on 2023 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Monday that the European Union Election Observation Mission has submitted its conclusive findings regarding this year’s general elections. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood […]
EU vowa to hold Russia accountable for dam attack in Ukraine
A massive dam in southern Ukraine, controlled by Russia, has been destroyed, resulting in a torrential flood. The Ukrainian military accuses Russia of orchestrating the dam’s explosion, while Russian officials […]
EU proposes new round of sanctions targeting evasion in Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine
On Monday, Brussels proposed an 11th round of sanctions over Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine. The proposed package aims to cut down on evasion, ensure the effectiveness of the sanctions, […]
EU more attractive for business after UK blocks activision takeover deal – Microsoft
Microsoft has expressed disappointment over the decision of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to block its $69bn acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard on the grounds of […]
EU approves comprehensive rules to regulate cryptocurrencies
The European Parliament has approved the world’s first comprehensive regulations to govern cryptocurrencies, hoping to protect investors against abuse and manipulation. The legislation has already been backed by EU member […]