EU Plans £20m Defence Support for Nigerian Armed Forces
By Zainab Bakare The European Union is planning £20 million in defence assistance for Nigeria’s Armed Forces under the European Peace Facility, with a technical delegation expected in Abuja in November to agree on delivery arrangements. The development is discussed when the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier […]
NCCC Urges States to Buy Into Nigeria’s Carbon Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has urged state governments to buy into Nigeria’s emerging carbon market, saying their participation is critical to ensuring carbon projects deliver tangible benefits to local communities. The Director of Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure at the NCCC, Michael Ivenso, made the call in Abuja on Tuesday […]
NILDS Selects Grace Ike as Judge for FCT Debate
By Julian Osamoto The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has selected the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, FCT Council, Grace Ike, as one of the judges for an inter-school debate on ending child marriage in Abuja. The debate, scheduled for September 28, is being organised by NILDS in collaboration […]
State Police Bill Has Strong Safeguards Against Abuse — Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians and the international community that the proposed State Police Bill contains robust constitutional safeguards designed to prevent abuse and ensure accountability. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and […]
EU Chief Praises UK’s Keir Starmer After Resignation Announcement
By Oluwakemi Kindness European Commission President Ursula, von der Leyen has praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his announcement that he will step down as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister. Von der Leyen described Starmer as a leader who quickly rose into statesmanship, saying his leadership had strengthened both European and Ukrainian security. […]
EU Strengthens Local Therapeutic Food Production in Nigeria
By Zainab Bakare The European Union has reaffirmed its support for local production of nutrition products in Nigeria, as part of efforts to combat child malnutrition and reduce reliance on imported therapeutic foods. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, made the commitment during a visit to NutriK’s production facility in the Kano Free […]
EU Hails US-Iran Deal to End Conflict
By Oluwakemi Kindness European Council President, Antonio Costa has welcomed the reported agreement between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing it as a positive step toward regional stability and lasting peace. In a post on X on Monday, Costa said he looked forward to an end […]
EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria Drug Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness International partners including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and ECOWAS have pledged support for Nigeria’s new drug control strategy. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja at a National Drug Control Master Plan forum organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). […]
Nigeria Moves to Modernise Social Development Act to Strengthen Inclusion
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria’s Social Development Act of 1974 is set for a major overhaul as stakeholders at the National Social Development Summit in Abuja called for a modern, well-coordinated framework to strengthen welfare services and protect vulnerable citizens. The two days summit, organised by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) under […]
Speaker Abbas Seeks Stronger Nigeria–EU Parliamentary Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger and more strategic partnership between Nigeria and the European Union (EU), anchored on mutual respect, shared priorities, and practical cooperation between both parliaments. He stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign […]