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AI: Fake Results, Cloned Voices, Deepfakes Threaten 2027 Polls – INEC, EU Raise Alarm, Warn Against Digital Censorship

The European Union (EU) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have raised concerns over the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake election results, cloned voices, deepfakes and other forms of digital manipulation ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

EU Commits €14m Grant to Nigeria’s 90,000km Fibre-Optic Project

The European Union (EU) has committed up to €14m in grant funding to support preparations for Nigeria’s planned deployment of 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure aimed at expanding broadband access and strengthening the country’s digital economy.

EU Hits Google With €890 Million Fine Under New Digital Markets Law

Google faces its first major penalty under Europe’s Digital Markets Act. The EU says the tech giant used its dominance to limit competition. The ruling could reshape how digital platforms operate worldwide. The battle is about more than...

EU Announces Retaliatory Tariffs On US Imports

April 09, (THEWILL) – The European Union announced on Wednesday the approval of retaliatory tariffs on $22 billion worth of U.S. goods as "countermeasures" against President Donald Trump's tariffs. Twenty-six of the 27 member states voted to impose “rebalancing” duties...

EU Introduces New Import Control System For Maritime, Road, Rail

January 08, (THEWILL) - The European Union (EU) has introduced a new import control system for entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways, road and rail, in the EU. The system, which will take effect on June 3,...

Nigeria Seeks Robust Partnership With EU As Tinubu Receives Energy, Int’l Partnership Delegation

October 19, (THEWILL) - President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Thursday, called for the strengthening of cross-sectoral partnership between Nigeria and the European Union (EU), based on the principles of democracy, rule of law and freedom. Receiving a delegation...

Your Report On 2023 Presidential Election Wrong – Wike Tells EU

October 09, (THEWILL) - The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has faulted the European Union (EU) over its report on the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. THEWILL recalls that the European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) had...

African Union Joins G20 As Summit Kicks Off In India

September 09, (THEWILL) - The African Union (AU), on Saturday, became a permanent member of the Group of 20 largest economies (G20) of the world. India Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced the AU entry into the top global body in...

EU Reiterates Commitment To Strengthening Democracy In Nigeria

July 18, (THEWILL) - The European Union (EU), has reiterated its commitment to strengthen democracy in Nigeria. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Samuela Isopi, made this known during a press...

EU Accuses Google Of Abusing Dominant Positions In Online Ads

June 14, (THEWILL) - The European Commission, on Wednesday, accused Google of abusing its dominance of the online ad market. The allegation followed two years of anti-trust probe of the US company by the Commission. While the Commission has recommended Google...
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Football Stakeholders Reveal How Nigeria Can Sustain Flamingos’ World Cup Success

The Flamingos made history last week by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following a 2-1 win over Japan in Morocco.
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