ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) have donated medical equipment to support Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.The equipment were received by the…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated COVID-19 Protective equipment worth 14 million dollars to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).The donation is the second batch of donation by the…

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently participating in the 58th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The News Agency…

The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis, has said that there is a urgent need to build closer relationship between the sub-regional Parliament and the Parliaments in Member States.In an interview with the News Agency of…

Members of the ECOWAS Parliament on Friday in Lome, Togo paid their last respect to a deceased Togolese colleague, Ablom Johnson. SEE ALSO: National Assembly Assures Nigerians the Passage of Petroleum Industry Bill The lawmakers led by…

Sen. Biodun Olujimi has called on the Federal Government to utilize the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) to fund Information Communication Technology (ICT) needed to run the education sector amid COVID-19 disruptions.In an…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has offered Mali 793 tons of cereals as part of the food and nutritional assistance to some of its member states affected by the coronavirus pandemic, PANA learned from an…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called for dialogue between the Federal Government and #EndSARS protesters for an early and amicable resolution of the social unrest. SEE ALSO: Nigeria to increase mobile…

The ECOWAS Court will be resuming its activities on Oct. 7, after its three months vacation. SEE ALSO: Ecobank announce Winners of 2018 Fintech Challenge This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the media office of…

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Monday for Niamey, Niger Republic to participate in the 57th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.The one-day summit, according to…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has donated food items worth four million dollars to four member states, including Nigeria, to mitigate impacts of their humanitarian needs. SEE ALSO: All 104 Unity Schools Ready For…

Nigeria has paid more than 1,177 billion dollars to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as its Community Levy contribution in the last 16 years. SEE ALSO: Lagos recorded 138 cases of domestic violence against men in 10…

The UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Regional Office and ECOWAS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on response to COVID-19 in West African countries. SEE ALSO: Rotary International Club Donates…

The Heads of State and Governments of the 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have endorsed the candidature of Nigeria’s two-term former minister and erstwhile Managing Director (Operations) of the World Bank, Dr. Ngozi…

The ECOWAS Ministerial Coordination Committee on Transport, Logistics and Trade has recommended  a harmonised and gradual reopening of land, air and sea borders for restoring cross border economic activities. SEE ALSO: President Buhari to…

Amb. Carl Gräns, the Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and ECOWAS, on Saturday called for collaboration between governments,organisations,communities and individuals in conserving earth resources. SEE ALSO: Danish Football…

The ECOWAS Parliament has urged ECOWAS members states to stimulate their economies after COVID-19 by strengthening their commitment to protecting livelihoods and investments in key sectors. Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Mohammed…

The ECOWAS Commission has refuted a report that it, along with its health Institution, West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO), has ordered  COVID Organics (CVO) medicines.The Directorate of Communications, ECOWAS Commission,…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Friday, resolved to support the African Union’s initiative to negotiate with partners for debt cancellation for member-states.The ECOWAS position is part of measures to ensure…

Heads of States and Governments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to dedicate 15 per cent of their annual budget to developing the health sector in their respective countries.The Presidents…

ECOWAS leaders on Thursday appointed President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the battle against the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the sub-region.Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government will discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on the West African sub-region when they meet via a virtual Extraordinary Session on April 23.SEE ALSO: COVID-19: UN…

Mr Jean-Claude Brou, President of the ECOWAS Commission has sympathised with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mr Abba Kyari. SEE ALSO: Bade Emirate appoints Senate President as Sardauna Brou in a condolence…

The West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered over one million kits  for member states to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. SEE ALSO: Russia registers 6 New Coronavirus Cases – Health authorities The new order,according to the…

The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Mohamed Tunis, has charged governments of West African countries to establish more COVID-19 isolation facilities and fit them with the proper equipment. SEE ALSO: Why FG can't declare Amotekun illegal…