Thursday, June 25, 2026

European Union

June 25, 2026

ECOWAS hosts first meeting on Africa trade competitiveness, market access

Participants reviewed progress made since the programme’s launch on June 17, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.

ECOWAS
June 18, 2026

G7 pledges tougher crackdown on migrant smuggling, human trafficking networks

Reaffirming positions adopted in Apulia in 2024 and Kananaskis in 2025, the G7 said its renewed commitment builds on continued efforts to tackle organised illegal migration.

G7 SUMMIT
June 9, 2026

Kano, EU, UNICEF launch 10-year education plan to tackle learning crisis

The Kano government, in collaboration with the European Union and the United Nations Children’s Fund, has begun developing a 10-year strategic education plan.

Kano school children
June 2, 2026

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya

The IOM said the majority of them were from detention camps in Benghazi, Libya.

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya
June 2, 2026

European countries move to establish deportation hubs outside EU for irregular migrants 

The deportation hubs will be established after an agreement has been reached with non-EU countries.

European union logo
May 22, 2026

EU, UK, other nations call for abolition of death penalty over human rights concerns

They argued that the death penalty was degrading and served no deterrence to executed persons.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
May 21, 2026

Ekiti Governorship Poll: CSOs advise parties, candidates to uphold peace accord

They also urged political parties and their candidates to commit publicly to issue-based campaigns.

Ekiti State and INEC logo
May 12, 2026

FG inaugurates energy training facility in Abeokuta

The facility plans to train at least 6,000 energy professionals to boost capacity in the power sector.

Siemens Energy
May 12, 2026

More cases of Hantavirus may emerge in coming weeks: WHO

The Spanish government agreed on May 5 to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak was reported aboard the vessel.

WHO
May 9, 2026

Péter Magyar’s inauguration as Hungarian prime minister holds Saturday

Mr Magyar now faces domestic pressure to focus on the high cost of living and anti-corruption reforms.

Peter Magyar.