The European Union has awarded 89 fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships to Nigerian students for the 2026 academic cycle, reaffirming Nigeria's position as Africa's leading beneficiary of the prestigious international scholarship programme. The announcement was made by the European Union Ambassador to…

…their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead, the European Union’s Copernicus Marine Service said on Wednesday. Warmer oceans help tropical storms to intensify and add more moisture, which can fall as heavy rain. The World Meteorological Organization warned on Friday that El Nino, which ty…

…destinations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and parts of Europe, have tightened immigration policies through stricter visa rules, tougher residency requirements and increased scrutiny of foreign applicants. These changes have made relocation more difficult for many prospective students, ski…

…on his future in the coming weeks as interest in his signature continues to grow across Europe.

…Cup glory. The 22-year-old's performances have attracted interest from several other European clubs, including West Ham United, Napoli, Bayer Leverkusen and Leeds United, though Fulham are understood to have identified him as their leading defensive target ahead of the new season. Should Trabzonspor's valuation eventua…

…independence, on a migration frontline. Leo's visit also comes just two weeks after the European Union's approval of new migrant rules allowing much broader detention powers and the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc. He began his visit at a cemetery, pausing in prayer in an area where unidentified migran…

…Calculator, housed on the Google Play Store, has attracted users across Southern Africa, Europe, and even Japan, where it was featured on national television. The Calculator may look like a novelty app, but it reflects a broader trend. Across the continent, developers are increasingly building software rooted in Africa…

…which attracted government ministries, regulators, agencies, private sector operators, European financial institutions and businesses, served as a platform for Nigeria to showcase investment opportunities and engage potential partners in financing key sectors of the economy. "At APM Terminals, we recognise that the tra…

…a favourable draw. Cape Verde served warning of what they were capable of by holding European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to draws in Group H to reach the knockout stages in their first World Cup appearance. The Blue Sharks coach Bubista said the meeting with Messi and the world champions would be “the ga…

…Since launching the cross-border police collaboration, dubbed Project Medusa, in April, European investigators say they have identified more than 150 offenders and victims, and opened more than 270 new leads. But the true scale of these crimes and number of victims is unknown and "almost certainly underreported," accor…

…two and losing two of their four previous meetings. They have also not defeated a European side in a World Cup knockout match since winning the tournament in 2002. "It's always difficult, but we are confident we will play a good game," Ancelotti said. "They are a very well-organised team defensively, and their coach is…

…African stories with a global audience," said Ben McOwen Wilson, managing director, Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Google Play. Google said the selected studios will also receive hands-on mentorship from industry experts and technical support to optimise their games, strengthen their development frameworks, and…

…a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday to set up a titanic showdown with European champions Spain. In another nerve-shredding World Cup classic, Goncalo Ramos headed Portugal into the lead in the fourth minute of stoppage time before Croatia saw a last-gasp equaliser agonisingly ruled out for offside in To…

…over the summer," she stated. Explaining the supply constraints, Twinning said, "Bulk European Group I volumes, usually used for engine, marine and industrial oil lubricants and greases, are unavailable following PK Orlen's five-week maintenance shutdown and restart at the end of May. "Bulk volumes out of the US are al…

More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded, officials said on Wednesday. At least 1,028 people died of heat-related issues during the heatwave, the public Carlos III Health Institute said. The figure was mo…

…businesses that demonstrate environmental, social and governance responsibility. Across Europe, North America and parts of Asia, regulators and investors are increasingly requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks, governance structures and social impacts as part of their financial reporting obligations. The…

…investment products into their own applications. A similar model already exists in Europe: Spanish fintech Criptan offers annual yields of up to 8.5% on USDC and 5.5% on EURC-the US dollar- and Euro-backed stablecoins issued by US company Circle-through infrastructure provided by OpenTrade. The integration allows Cript…

…said he was hurt in the legs during the demonstration, said he had been travelling to Europe on Sunday for medical reasons. AFP

…was a learning experience for us,” said the Brazil captain, Marquinhos. The last non-European nation to knock Brazil out of a World Cup was Argentina, in 1990, but Japan come into this tie with confidence. “The team is united and that feeling is getting even stronger now,” said Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, whose side f…

…€80 to €90 in June 2024, meaning a Nigerian seeking a short stay across twenty-seven European countries pays €90 in application fees alone, before factoring in travel insurance requirements, service centre fees, and documentation costs. Citizens of Schengen states visiting Nigeria pay $160 and navigate the same difficu…

…X, adding it would publish a full summary of temperatures later in the day. Like much of Europe, the Czech Republic has been grappling with a heatwave for the past two weeks. CHMI said the heat is expected to peak on Sunday with temperatures expected to get close or even exceed 41C. It added that Saturday marked the fi…

A record-breaking heatwave has gripped Europe with brutal temperatures, creating highly dangerous conditions across the rapidly warming continent. According to CNN, hundreds of records have been broken, and many more are expected to fall as the heat rises from Wednesday to Thursday. CNN also reported that France, at th…

…Without Borders France) on June 22, 2026, under its eRIGHTS project, supported by the European Union, which focuses on defending human rights in the digital space. Oyekunle, the secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, was physically assaulted and unlawfully detained. His camera wa…

…a pivotal performance, scoring twice to lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over the European team on Monday evening. This outcome allowed the former Barcelona forward to establish a new FIFA World Cup record with 18 goals, while also extending his scoring streak to six consecutive World Cup matches. World Cup: Ex-Super Ea…

…experience to Rancher Bees , having featured extensively in both the Nigerian league and Europe. Mohammed played in Croatia for HNK Rijeka, and NK Varaždin, as well as Slovenian outfit NK Krka Ranchers Bees are making a return to the NPFL after over a decade. NPFL: Ranchers Bees sign Mohammed from Kwara United