Alleged rights violation: Court orders Benin Republic to pay Sunday Igboho 20m CFA
A three Member Panel of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court of justice has ordered the Government of the Republic […]
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger alliance faces uphill task
Junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have ditched the G5 anti-jihadist force. Experts say their intended confederation to tackle Islamist insurgents in the Sahel […]
ECOWAS Parliament appoints new Secretary-General
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has appointed a new Acting Secretary-General of the Parliament, Mr Bertin Somé. The […]
ECOWAS condemns disruption of constitutional order in Guinea Bissau
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the violence that erupted in Guinea Bissau in the […]
Debt, currency depreciation, inflation slow down ECOWAS economies – President
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, on Thursday said debt, currency depreciation, inflation and other indices have slowed down the economies […]
Africa can industrialise, integrate, finance its development – ECA
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has said that Africa can industrialise, integrate, and finance its development without depending on foreign support. Mr Adam […]
ECOWAS condemns plot to truncate peace, democracy in Sierra Leone
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the plot by some individuals to truncate […]
NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, dust haze, across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunshine and dust haze from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday […]
ECOWAS: Tinubu calls for regional integration
President Bola Tinubu has called for regional integration amongst the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) at the 2nd Ordinary Session of ECOWAS […]
Nigeria’s First Lady arrives in Sierra Leone to celebrate girl-child day
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Thursday to join her counterpart, Fatima Jannie-Bio, to mark this year’s UN […]
“Our country is in trouble if you maintain President Weah,”Says Liberian opposition leader Joe Boakai
Ahead of the November 14, 2023 Run-off Election between the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and the main opposition Unity Party (UP), UP political […]
Liberians vote as President Weah seeks second term
No fewer than 2.4 million voters in Liberia are eligible to cast their ballots on Tuesday in a general election in which President George […]
ECOWAS members states, partners meet on school meals in West Africa
Over a hundred technical experts including government officials, policy makers, donor representatives, and researchers from Education, Agriculture, Gender and Social Protection sectors, from West […]
Burkina Faso junta says it thwarted coup attempt
Burkina Faso’s military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing […]
ECOWAS grants $78m to train FCT, Bauchi State farmers in poultry, fishery
The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) has given 78 million dollars as training grant to 150 farmers in Bauchi State and the FCT […]
Niger Republic junta welcomes French troop withdrawal
Niger Republic junta has issued a statement on the country’s national television on the evening of the 24th, welcoming France’s decision to withdraw its […]
WAEC to introduce CBT for WASSCE — HNO
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says plans to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations are at advanced […]
ECOWAS undermined, in dilemma on Niger republic, By PAUL EJIME
France and the United States were two countries that championed so-called international condemnation of and outrage against the 26 July 2023 military coup in Niger. […]
NiMet: Nigeria to experience 3-day cloudy, thundery weather conditions from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released […]
Africa leading market frontier with huge untapped potential – Adesina
African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina has called on Korean investors to seize untapped investment opportunities in Africa, especially in the energy and agriculture […]