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US Vice-President JD Vance has publicly backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's re-election campaign, denouncing alleged interference by the European Union. Vance's visit to Budapest ahead of the election marks a significant US political endorsement of Orbán.
Despite significant food insecurity, Nigeria has been identified as the continent's largest food-wasting nation. International partners are urging urgent action to address this challenge, which exacerbates climate change and economic losses.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged European nations to enforce stricter regulations against Russian oil tankers, advocating for the confiscation of their cargo to diminish Russia's influence over Europe. He emphasized the need for coordinated legal action to tackle the issue effectively.
Nigeria and the European Union have reinforced their strategic partnership by announcing new areas of collaborative efforts, focusing on trade, security, climate action, and technological advancements. This development followed the Eighth Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue held in Abuja.
Australia and the European Union have successfully concluded a significant trade deal aimed at reducing tariffs and enhancing cooperation in critical minerals, thereby decreasing reliance on China. The agreement, which came after extensive negotiations, is expected to bolster economic ties and trade flows.
The European Union has announced a substantial €290 million investment package for Nigeria, aimed at bolstering the nation's healthcare manufacturing, agricultural value chains, and digital infrastructure. The announcement was made during the Eighth Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue in Abuja, signalling a deepened strategic partnership.
European Union leaders are putting pressure on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to withdraw his opposition to a €90 billion loan intended to support Ukraine. The loan, agreed upon in December, has been stalled since last month due to Orban's concerns regarding an oil pipeline dispute, raising fears of a significant funding gap for Kyiv.
Health advocates have urged the European Union to promote equitable health provisions in the ongoing World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement negotiations. This appeal was made during a press conference by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Nigeria and several civil society organizations in Abuja.
Nigeria has successfully concluded a two-and-a-half-year nuclear safety cooperation project with the European Union, aimed at bolstering the nation's regulatory capacity and institutional readiness for the safe application of nuclear and radiation technologies.
Iran's ambassador to Nigeria expressed discontent with international organizations, claiming they have remained silent in the face of escalating crises in the Middle East. He urged these bodies to take decisive action to maintain global peace.
Nigeria's Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has called for a collaborative partnership with the European Union (EU) to develop the nation's steel and mineral value chains. The goal is to stimulate industrial growth and attract substantial long-term foreign investment.
A three-year digital skills project funded by the EU has successfully trained over 18,000 individuals in North-East Nigeria, aiming to bridge the digital gap and enhance economic prospects for vulnerable groups in conflict-impacted regions.
The EU's extensive recovery fund has initiated advancements in agricultural AI technology but raises concerns regarding sustainability as its deadline nears.
A close ally of Donald Trump from Europe has raised alarm about the mental wellbeing of the U.S. President, labeling it as 'dangerous'. This statement arises amidst growing tensions regarding Trump's remarks about Greenland.
During his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged European nations to seize Russian oil and urgently create a coordinated defense force to counter Russian threats.
