Tag: European Union
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UK should ‘cool down’, ‘rethink Brexit’ – EU commission
Britain should use the next few months to “cool down and rethink” its decision to leave the European Union, the socialist candidate to head the next European Commission, Frans Timmermans, said on Wednesday. Last week EU leaders gave Britain an extension of its departure date until Oct. 31, with the possibility of leaving sooner if…
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BREXIT: UK ‘removes’ European Union on new passports [Photo]
British passports without the words “European Union” on the front cover have been issued despite the Brexit delay. The burgundy passports were introduced from March 30th, the day after Britain was expected to leave the EU. Some passports including the words “European Union” will continue to be issued while the remaining stock is used up.…
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2019: We have no preferred candidate, political party in Nigeria’s presidential election – EU
…We won’t interfere in INEC’s duties – Amaechi The European Union (EU) on Thursday said it has no preferred candidate in next year’s election. EU Delegation Head Amb. Ketil Karlsen gave the assurance at an audience with Buhari Campaign Organisation Director-General Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi told the EU that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would adhere…
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NASS Siege: European Union condemns DSS, warns against truncating Nigeria’s democracy
The European Union (EU) on Thursday reacted to the siege on the National Assembly by masked operatives of the Department of Security Service (DSS). The union, however, warned law enforcement agencies against partisan use of state resources. This was revealed in a statement released by the press officer of the union, Modestus Chukwulaka, in Abuja…
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Uber is a transport line like GIGM, and should be treated as such – EU court ruling
A European Union (EU) top court on Wednesday ruled that Uber is like God is Good Motors (GIGM) and any other transportation company, instead of an app, and should be regulated as such. A Spanish taxi association sued Uber after the ride-hailing firm drew the fury of local taxi drivers and officials for flouting local…
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European Union goes mean, says no more financial support for Nigeria
…Says Nigeria has enough to cater for her citizens and development The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and Economic Community of West Africa, (ECOWAS), Mr Michel Arrion says EU is putting a stop to further financial support for Nigeria. The ambassador noted that rather than offer financial assistance, the union will provide a platform…
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Facebook launches anti-extremism UK training program
Facebook is launching a program in the UK to train and fund local organizations to combat extremist material online, as internet companies attempt to clamp down on hate speech and violent content on their services. Facebook, which outlined new efforts to remove extremist and terrorism content from its social media platform last week, will launch…
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Google faces record EU antitrust fine
The European Union’s antitrust watchdog in the coming weeks is set to hit Google with a record fine for manipulating its search results to favour its own comparison-shopping service, according to people familiar with the matter. Wall Street Journal reports the penalty against Google is expected to top the EU’s previous record fine of €1.06…
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EU to provide free Wi-Fi for European towns without Internet coverage
The European Union has decided to offer free Internet connection in public spaces throughout the entire bloc to its citizens and visitors, the European Commission said on Tuesday. Members of the EU reached an informal agreement with the European Parliament to install free wireless Internet access points in public places such as town halls, hospitals…
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EU opens more educational opportunities to Nigerians
The European Union (EU) on Saturday said that Nigeria was among the countries it had opened more educational opportunities to, under its Erasmus+ Programme. The EU’s Head of Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Amb. Michel Arrion, who made the announcement at a Study in Europe Fair in Lagos, said that Nigeria was one priority country…