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3.5 Million Displaced Nigerians Face Uncertain Future as UN, EU Push for Long-Term Solutions

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2026

The United Nations, European Union, Nigerian state governments and development partners have called for a major shift in the country’s response to displacement, warning that millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) risk remaining trapped in dependency unless long-term development

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EU, UN Partners Storm Kano With Development Push as Youth, Poverty, Urban Crisis Dominate Talks

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

A powerful delegation of European Union (EU) Heads of Mission and major international development agencies has concluded a high-profile visit to Kano State, sharpening diplomatic and development focus on Northern Nigeria amid growing concerns over youth unemployment, urban pressure, and multidimensional poverty. Led by EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,

EDUCATION

Abuse, Violence Threaten Safety of Nigerian Schools as FG, EU Launch Fresh Crackdown

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

Schools across Nigeria, once regarded as safe spaces for learning and personal development, are increasingly becoming environments where children face abuse, exploitation and violence, prompting fresh intervention by the federal government and international partners to strengthen accountability and justice for survivors. Alarmed by the growing prevalence of school-related

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EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria’s New Drug Control Plan, Warn of Rising Threats

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

International partners including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged continued support for Nigeria’s efforts to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking under the proposed 2026–2030 National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). The commitment was made

BUSINESS

EU Unveils Major Investment Drive in Nigeria with €290m Global Gateway Package and €50m Health Manufacturing Facility

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2026

The European Union has announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Nigeria, unveiling a €290 million investment package under its Global Gateway Strategy to support digital infrastructure, healthcare manufacturing, agricultural value chains and migration management. The announcement was made during the Eighth Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue held in

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EU Digital Skills Drive Trains Over 18,000, Boosts Inclusion in North-East Nigeria

Daily Dispatch February 6, 2026

The European Union (EU) has concluded a three-year digital skills programme in North-East Nigeria, marking a significant push to close the digital divide and expand economic opportunities for women, hard-to-reach youth and persons with disabilities in conflict-affected communities. The €750,000 initiative, implemented by ZOA International between 2023 and 2026, targeted 30