AGS NEWS – The European Commission announced plans on Tuesday to impose a nine-percent tariff on Tesla’s electric vehicles made in China. This rate is much lower than the tariffs facing Chinese manufacturers, unless Beijing makes concessions in an ongoing … Continue reading EU slaps 9% tariff on Tesla’s China-made electric cars
AGS NEWS – The European Union announced on Sunday that it cannot recognize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s recent re-election due to the lack of official voting records from the country’s electoral authority. The EU Council stated that the results published … Continue reading EU rejects Venezuelan President Maduro’s electoral victory
AGS NEWS – European regulators have accused Elon Musk’s X of violating the Digital Services Act, alleging the platform misled users and failed to comply with transparency requirements. Margrethe Vestager, a senior European Commission official, issued preliminary findings on Friday, … Continue reading EU accuses Elon Musk’s X of misleading users
Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, are set to launch subscription options in most European countries that will provide users with an ad-free experience. For a monthly fee of €9.99 (£8.72), individuals in the European Union (EU), European Economic … Continue reading Facebook and Instagram roll out Ad free subscription option for EU users
Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of State for Police Affairs, has reached out to the European Union (EU) for technical support to enhance the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and align it with global standards and best practices. This request was … Continue reading Minister seeks EU technical support to enhance Nigeria police
TikTok, has been fined 345 million euros by a European Union regulator for child data breaches. The fine, equivalent to $369 million, was imposed by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) following a two-year inquiry into breaches it uncovered. The DPC, … Continue reading EU slaps TikTok with €345 million fine for child data violations
The European Commission has defended its migration partnership with Tunisia in the face of criticism from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The partnership, signed in July, aims to address the issue of irregular migration from Tunisia to Europe. Tunisia, … Continue reading EU commission defends migration partnership with Tunisia
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it did not receive direct cash support from international development partners for the 2023 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the clarification during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations … Continue reading INEC denies direct funding from EU, U.S., and others for 2023 polls
Google has announced the global expansion of its AI chatbot Bard, making it accessible in approximately 50 additional countries, including all 27 European Union (EU) nations and Brazil. Bard serves as Google’s answer to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT and was initially unveiled … Continue reading Google introduces Bard, a ChatGPT competitor, in the EU and Brazil
The final report of the European Union Observer Mission on the February 25 presidential election was admitted as evidence by the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja. The report was presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, … Continue reading Presidential election petition tribunal accepts EU report as evidence in presidential poll case
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Monday that the European Union Election Observation Mission has submitted its conclusive findings regarding this year’s general elections. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, along with the National Commissioners of the electoral body, … Continue reading EU mission presents final report on 2023 general elections
A massive dam in southern Ukraine, controlled by Russia, has been destroyed, resulting in a torrential flood. The Ukrainian military accuses Russia of orchestrating the dam’s explosion, while Russian officials blame Ukraine. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated … Continue reading EU vowa to hold Russia accountable for dam attack in Ukraine
On Monday, Brussels proposed an 11th round of sanctions over Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine. The proposed package aims to cut down on evasion, ensure the effectiveness of the sanctions, and prevent sanctions from being circumvented. EU ambassadors will meet … Continue reading EU proposes new round of sanctions targeting evasion in Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine
Microsoft has expressed disappointment over the decision of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to block its $69bn acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard on the grounds of competition fears. The company has warned that the UK’s move … Continue reading EU more attractive for business after UK blocks activision takeover deal – Microsoft
The European Parliament has approved the world’s first comprehensive regulations to govern cryptocurrencies, hoping to protect investors against abuse and manipulation. The legislation has already been backed by EU member states, covering cryptoassets such as bitcoin, ethereum, and other tokens … Continue reading EU approves comprehensive rules to regulate cryptocurrencies
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