Monday, June 29, 2026

Europe

March 23, 2026

Stocks rise after Trump calls off strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure

Immediately after Mr Trump’s comments, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,117 points, or 2.4 per cent.

Trading floor
March 16, 2026

Zenith Bank set to open Manchester branch to boost UK–Africa trade

Zenith Bank said the Manchester branch would support businesses involved in international trade and investment across the UK, Europe, and Africa.

Zenith bank branch
March 14, 2026

EFCC hands over $225,895, ₦62.79 million recovered funds to foreign fraud victims

Mr Hammajoda noted that corruption remained a global menace that required collective efforts to combat.

Naira and Dollar
March 3, 2026

AfD co-leader warns of fallout from Iran strikes

The co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany on Tuesday criticised recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

German politicians
February 17, 2026

EU urged to boost climate adaptation efforts as risks mount

Mr Edenhofer said the Copenhagen-based body warned that risks are likely to intensify,

European Union
February 12, 2026

Osun: Police nab travel agent over alleged N3.6 million visa fraud

He said all arrested suspects would be charged to court after the completion of investigations.

Police officers
February 9, 2026

Any attack on Russia will trigger ‘full-fledged military response,’ Lavrov warns Europe

Mr Lavrov said Western countries had deliberately taken steps to undermine efforts to reach peace agreements.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
February 9, 2026

UK govt to end asylum hotels for refugees from Nigeria, others amid immigration reform

In addition, the government also vowed a crackdown on asylum seekers who break laws in the UK.

Refugees in UK
February 5, 2026

U.S., Russia agree to re-establish high-level military dialogue

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, also took part in the talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump with Putin
February 4, 2026

China urges EU to stop abusing unilateral trade tools

Mr Jian noted that the EU frequently resorted to unilateral economic and trade tools.

China flag and EU logo