The European Union has begun steps to impose sanctions on members of Niger’s military junta, three months after they took power in a coup. The EU Council announced on Monday that it had “adopted a framework” that will allow it to impose sanctions on “individuals and Continue Reading
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, said yesterday in Accra, Ghana, that it will not hesitate to invade Niger Republic, if all efforts to reverse the coup in the country fail. This came as the German government said it is in support of sanctions imposed on the military junta in the country by […]Continue Reading
The European Union, in a statement on Saturday, said it would not recognise Niger’s putschists who seized power last week and that it was suspending security cooperation with the jihadist-hit country. The presidential guard had detained democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum and confined him to his official residence in the capital, Niamey, on Wednesday, in […]Continue Reading
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the Republic of Ireland broke EU nature laws by failing to protect hundreds of sites. The long-running case was brought forward by the European Commission in relation to the implementation of the EU Habitats Directive. The court found that the Irish government had failed to designate Special […]Continue Reading
A huge pro-EU rally has taken place in Moldova’s capital Chisinau, organised by the country’s President Maia Sandu. An estimated 75,000 people turned out to support Moldova’s push to join the European Union. Her pro-Western government has accused Russia of stoking tensions by supporting Moldova’s pro-Russian opposition Sor party. Moscow denies Continue Reading
BY OLAITAN OYE-ADEITAN It’s a defining moment in the history of Nigeria as citizens anticipate who their next leaders would be in the next four years. But one thing appears paramount, a desired change in all spheres of economic life which requires active voices. One of the initiatives put in place by the Institute for […]Continue Reading
The EU says, leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe have been caused by sabotage – but stopped short of directly accusing Russia. According to report, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said deliberate disruption would meet the “strongest possible response”. Meanwhile, the EU has previously accused Russia of using gas […]Continue Reading
The European Commission has given more details on how it plans to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Russia supplies 40% of the EU’s natural gas and 27% of its imported oil. The EU sends the country roughly €400 billion a year in return.According to report, now, the EU plans to speed up its […]Continue Reading
The EU is expected to outline fresh sanctions against Russia later today, including a plan for potentially phasing out Russian oil. This is a big move given how many member states are reliant on this source. Overall, the bloc relies on Russia for 26% of its oil imports. They’ve already paid more than £47 billion […]Continue Reading
The US and the EU have announced a major deal on liquified natural gas, in an attempt to reduce Europe’s reliance on Russian energy. The agreement will see the US provide the EU with at least 15 billion additional cubic metres of fuel – known as LNG – by the end of the year. The […]Continue Reading
It is a relief that the European Union (EU) supports the view canvassed by Nigeria that gas be considered a transition fuel as the global community moves towards net-zero emissions targets. Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, said this while receiving at the Presidential Villa last night, a delegation of the European Commission led by […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Government in collaboration with GIZ, European Union, has embarked on training of youths and women in cultivating tomato, chili pepper and its value-chains. Flagging-off the training at Eweje Farm Institute, Odeda, Wife of the State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun explained that, the exercise was aimed at empowering three thousand smallholder farmers, towards Continue Reading
The European Union has concluded arrangement to partner Ekiti State government to improve citizens’ access to potable water with affordable and sustainable commercialisation policy in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene Sector. Policy Expert of European Union in Ekiti State, Mr. Alaba Ogunsajo, stated this at a forum for stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene […]Continue Reading