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ECOWAS Judges Seek More Women Inclusion in Nation Building

Maureen Okon Mar 7, 2020 0

The Community Court of Justice Women’s Forum for ECOWAS on Saturday in Abuja sought for more women inclusion in Nation-building for the betterment of humanity. The women made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

News

EU Delegation urges Nigerian Women to Support One Another

emmanuel yashim Mar 6, 2020 0

The European Union (EU) Delegation in Nigeria has called on women in the country to support one another to enable them to stand their ground and fight for their fundamental rights. SEE ALSO: Edinburgh Undergraduate Mathematics…

News

Nigeria names Delegation as ECOWAS Parliament Inaugurates 5th Legislature

Ifeanyi Nwoko Mar 6, 2020 0

Nigeria has released a list of 35 delegates that will represent the country at the ECOWAS Parliament. SEE ALSO: Trade Negotiation Office targets Key Service Sectors for AfCFTA Implementation The release of the list is coming as the…

Security

Former ECOWAS Staff Proffers Solution to Regional Insecurity

Aisha Gambo Feb 24, 2020 0

Prof. Abdullahi Shehu, former Director, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Inter Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) says the anti-dote to insecurity in the region is good governance.…

Security

ECOWAS Mobilising own Resources to Combat Terrorism -Buhari

Ismaila Chafe Feb 9, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, commended the renewed vigour by ECOWAS member countries to mobilise their own resources to combat terrorism. SEE ALSO: UN Secretary General Links Locust Crisis to Climate…

Economy

“Eco”: Why Nigeria can’t adopt ECOWAS single currency yet – Foreign Minister

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2020 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria was not ready for the implementation of "Eco", the proposed West African single currency, in 2020. Onyeama explained that this position on the single currency was in line…

Economy

AfDB has $20bn investments’ portfolio in ECOWAS region — Adesina

Mustapha Sumaila Dec 23, 2019 0

The African Development Bank (AfDB), says its portfolio investments in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region is 20 billion dollars. This is contained in a statement released by the bank’s Communication…

Ticker

ECOWAS Economy Made Steady Growth, Achievements in 2019 – President

Lizzy Okoji Dec 21, 2019 0

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Brou, says the region’s economy is steadily growing, reaching 3.3 per cent in 2019, which shows a positive achievement. Brou gave the assessment during the 56th Ordinary…

Government

Buhari Holds Bilateral Talks with African Leaders as ECOWAS Commences 56th Session

Ismaila Chafe Dec 21, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja held bilateral talks with some leaders of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meetings were held on the sideline…

Features

Victory for Pregnant Girls in Sierra Leone

Eunice Oche Dec 13, 2019 0

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has found that the government of Sierra Leone breached the right of pregnant girls to education by prohibiting pregnant school girls from accessing school. …

Government

What President Muhammadu Buhari said at Aswan Forum in Egypt

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 11, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that the resolution of conflict situations in African countries remains a key component in the overall development of the continent. A statement by president’s special adviser on media and…

Government

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Commence E-Registration of Immigrants

Ugonne Uzoma Nov 25, 2019 0

Mr David Ringshum, the Comptroller, Imo Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has advised irregular migrants to register during the oncoming Migrant e-Registration scheduled to start in the state on Nov. 26. …

Government

Ex-Ghana President Appeal to Nigeria Gov’t to Open up Borders

Rukayat Adeyemi Nov 19, 2019 0

Mr John Mahama, Former President of Ghana on Tuesday appealed to the Nigeria Government to open up her border so that economic activities can resume in West Africa. Mahama made the plea while delivering the 7th Anniversary…

News

Border closure: Nigeria meets Benin, Niger over goods importation

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 14, 2019 0

Nigeria has decided to meet with Niger and Benin Republic over the closure of border by the federal government. The meeting was held on Thursday, November 14, after many reactions and pleas from neighbouring countries. The federal…

Government

Royal Commonwealth Society advocates dialogue to promote national growth

fortune.abang Oct 29, 2019 0

Mr Blackson Bayewumi, Country Director of the Royal Commonwealth Society in Nigeria, has underscored the need for constant dialogue between Nigerian citizens and their elected officials to engender national growth. Bayewumi, also…

Government

Falana Urges Federal Government To Reopen Border, Gives Reasons

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 25, 2019 0

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has urged the federal government to reopen the land boarder because it might hinder exportation of Nigerian locally made good to the neighboring countries. Falana explained that if the disclosure of the…

News

President Buhari reacts to coup attempt in Ghana

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 26, 2019 0

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, reacted to the reported coup attempt in Ghana, saying that Nigeria was fully in support of its neighbour’s…

Finance

ECOWAS adopts ECO as name of single currency

Temitope Ponle/ Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Jun 30, 2019 1

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Saturday adopted ECO as the name of the single currency to be issued in January 2020. The leaders at their 55th Ordinary Session in Abuja endorsed the name while congratulating the…

News

Niger President elected ECOWAS Chairman

Temitope Ponle/Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Jun 30, 2019 0

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have elected President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger as the chair of ECOWAS for a one-year term. Mahamadou was elected at the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS leaders on Saturday in…

News

(Full Text): Buhari’s remarks at launch of MSC Security Report

John Ogunsemore Jun 28, 2019 0

OPENING REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, DURING THE MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE ABUJA AT THE TRANSCORP HILTON, HOTEL ABUJA 28TH JUNE 2019 PROTOCOL I warmly welcome you all to Abuja…

Business

Renewable Energy: EU to invest in entrepreneurial ideas in Nigeria

Florence Onuegbu Jun 28, 2019 0

The European Union (EU) is set to invest in entrepreneurial ideas that will boost renewable energy in Nigeria. Amb. Ketil Karlsen, Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made this…

News

ECOWAS to have own currency by 2020, says member state

Ese Ekama Jun 13, 2019 0

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is in the “fast lane’’ of integration and planned to have its own currency in 2020, a member state has disclosed. Aichatou Kane, a representative from Niger Republic disclosed this …

News

IOM, ECOWAS, NAPTIP launch campaign on free movement, human trafficking

Moses Omorogieva Apr 24, 2019 0

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday embarked on a cross-border roadshow to sensitise people in West African coasts on the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

World

UNHCR hails partnership with ECOWAS

Olajide Adelana Apr 20, 2019 0

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Regional Representative, Ms. Liz Ahua has hailed the collaboration between UNHCR and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in tackling myriads of humanitarian challenges…

Government

ECOWAS awards 790 scholarships – Buhari

Prudence Arobani Mar 12, 2019 0

No fewer than 790 scholarships are awarded to brilliant needy boys and girls by the 15 ECOWAS countries in the last one year, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Buhari, who is current Chair of the Authority of Heads of State…

INEC

U.S. stands with international community on Nigeria’s polls — Embassy

Isaac Aregbesola Feb 17, 2019 0

The U.S. fully supports the decision of the heads of ECOWAS and other international missions on the postponement of the election in Nigeria, the country’s mission in Nigeria says. In a statement in Abuja on Saturday, the U.S. Embassy in…

World

ECOWAS seeks $100m for conflict prevention, early warning

Temitope Ponle Jan 29, 2019 0

ECOWAS is seeking about 100 million dollars for its conflict prevention framework aimed at promoting regional peace, security and economic development. Representatives of the commission highlighted 15 components of the ECOWAS Conflict…

Government

Buhari salutes ECOWAS leaders for promoting peace, devt

Ismaila Chafe Dec 22, 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday commended leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their efforts in promoting peace, stability and development in the sub-region. Buhari, who is the current Chairman of…

Government

ECOWAS protocol bars Buhari from signing Electoral Bill, says Ovie Omo-Agege

Harrison Arubu Dec 8, 2018 0

Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central) said the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance forbids President Muhammadu Buhari from signing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker gave this…

World

Nigeria contributes $710m to ECOWAS, more than 13 countries put together

Temitope Ponle Dec 6, 2018 0

Nigeria has contributed more money to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) than 13 other Members states put together in the last 12 years, statistics have shown. Statistics on payment of the Community Levy obtained by…

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