Tag: europe
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Youths still being lured by false promises to make dangerous journey to Europe-Biodun Olujimi
Senator Biodun Olujimi has called for a more holistic approach towards reducing the incidence of human trafficking in Nigeria. While she expressed her full support for the national effort towards tackle trafficking in people particularly women and children, Senator Olujimi said there was also a need to address the root causes of trafficking. Speaking with…
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Bayern Munich are Europe’s restart kings
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid were the major winners following the resumption of European football’s big leagues in the wake of the novel coronavirus shutdown. But some clubs may wish the season had been declared null and void. Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich were the only club across the continent to post a 100 percent record…
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YouTube not obliged to inform on film pirates, Europe’s top court says
Google’s YouTube is not required to hand over the email or IP address of users who upload films illegally to its video platform, Europe’s top court ruled on Thursday, saying there must be a balance between protecting personal data and copyright. The case came before the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)…
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Nigeria, US, South Africa citizens can’t enter Europe when airspace lockdown is lifted in July
The citizens of Nigeria, the United States, and South Africa won’t be able to join 54 world countries that will benefit from the reopening of the European Union external borders, which is scheduled beginning of July. According to sources of Euronews, EU officials failed to agree on a common list of the countries that would…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Why Nigeria, other African countries must look beyond Europe, America’s COVID-19 combat approach
Social distancing has become the primary policy prescription for combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been widely adopted in Europe and North America. However, the approach if wholly adopted may bequeath more damning consequences in low/middle income countries where Nigeria comfortably sits as member…
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‘Born Again’ Kanye West to take ‘Sunday Service’ to Africa, Europe
American Hip-Hop turned gospel rapper, Kanye West is reportedly planning to take his Sunday Service global in 2020, a bid to expand the reach of the popular service which has received many positive reviews. According to TMZ reports, West’s plans will see him and his choir tour Africa and Europe. A source disclosed that the…
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Neymar Champions League ban reduced
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Paris St Germain striker Neymar’s suspension from three to two UEFA games for insulting match officials, CAS said on Tuesday. PSG and the Brazilian had appealed against the three-game ban imposed by European governing body UEFA in June, and CAS partially upheld the appeal. Neymar labelled the…
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Europe’s top five leagues spend record £5bn in summer signings
Spending by clubs in Europe’s Big Five leagues totalled a record 5.5 billion euros during the close season transfer window, financial analyst Deloitte’s Sports Business Group said on Tuesday. The outlay was 0.9 billion euros (£817 million) more than the previous record set in 2018. England’s Premier League clubs spent 1.55 billion euros with a…
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Google targets Nigeria with massive project that will connect Africa with Europe
Internet search giant, Google has introduced Equiano, its new private subsea cable that will connect Africa with Europe, with its first branch expected to land in Nigeria. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Google made the announcement on Friday, stating that once the project is completed, Equiano will start in Western Europe and run along the West Coast…