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EU unveils digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness
The European Union (EU) has unveiled a digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. Myriam Ferran,…
Apple charged with breaching EU tech rules, faces another probe
European Union antitrust regulators charged on Monday that Apple (AAPL.O) breached the bloc’s tech rules, a charge that could…
Elumelu says ECOWAS working to create thriving startup ecosystem
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is working towards creating an ecosystem, where startups…
Regulators lack resources to tackle greenwashing, says EU watchdog
Market watchdogs across the European Union have punished few instances of “greenwashing” by financial firms, partly because regulators…
Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws
Europe’s landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed on Tuesday…
G7 countries task IRENA to monitor Group’s renewable energy progress
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja G7 leaders yesterday tasked the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to track and monitor…
ECOWAS says $5.2bn needed to address infrastructure deficit in member states
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it requires about $5.2 billion to address the infrastructure…
EU countries split over support for nuclear energy
European Union member states showed their divisions on nuclear energy policy on Monday, with one camp led by…
EU leaders call on ‘full ban’ of forever chemicals after testing positive for cancerous pollutants
A dozen European Union (EU) leaders, including former climate chief Frans Timmermans and current environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičious,…
European Commission recommends ambitious 90% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target by 2040
The European Commission on Tuesday tabled a new pathway to reach climate neutrality by mid-century, recommending a greenhouse…