…VP adds: “Our commitment to energy transition is firm” The forthcoming deployment of the 5 million solar power connections, targeting 25 million households across the country under the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to the global green energy initiative. “A just transition to net-zero emissions, probably one where gas as a fossil fuel […]

BY Victoria Ojeme The European Union has said it is set to make a donation of €100 million to curb the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic and provide vaccination strategies, capacity in Africa. The President of the EU, Ursula von der Leyen, made the announcement weekend. He said that the €100 million, is in […]

The 27 EU governments on Monday agreed to tighten border restrictions for travellers entering the bloc, including requiring proof of negative COVID-19 tests not more than 72 hours before departure. This also applies to travellers who came to the bloc on journeys deemed essential, such as for urgent family or professional reasons. Non-essential travel is […]

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to renew travel restrictions on most non-citizens who have recently been in the European Union, Britain, Ireland, and Brazil, according to U.S. media reports.

Britain’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU looks certain to be passed when parliament is recalled on December 30 after the main opposition Labour party said it would vote in favour despite misgivings. The speakers of both the lower and upper houses of parliament — the House of Commons and House of Lords —  confirmed […]