Kolanuts are a fruit of high cultural importance in West African countries, Nigeria in particular – we use it for native meetings, weddings and naming... Read More
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President Buhari also urged African leaders to ensure that free and credible elections are held in their respective countries... Read More
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... Read More
COVID-19: WAHO distributes 90,000 kits, says there is enough for W/Africa
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The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), has said that it is doing everything within its power to ensure that West African countries do not run... Read More
World Bank spends more than $580m on ACE projects in West, Central Africa
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The World Bank says it has spent more than 580 million dollars (210 billion naira) in implementing the three phases of its Africa Centre of... Read More
Editor’s note: International ISIS Group, in its opinion piece has disclosed the risk of Jihadist contagion in West Africa. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed... Read More
Canon Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) President & CEO visit to Nigeria reaffirms the Group’s desire to continue its development in West Africa
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Nigeria, identified as one of the largest African economies, particularly in the film industry, is one of the significant countries for Canon Yuichi Ishizuka,... Read More
Leaders of West African Countries congratulate Buhari after his victory at the polls
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Some moments after INEC announced that President Buhari will return as the elected president of Nigeria for the next four years, leaders of three other... Read More
Nigeria records 36% decline in foreign direct investment in 2018, report reveals
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A new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has revealed that Ghana has overtaken Nigeria as West Africa’s largest destination... Read More
Nigeria’s 2.1 per cent economic growth projection in 2019 is expected to drive the regional growth forecast of 2.9 per cent, the United Nations report... Read More
Nigeria contributes $710m to ECOWAS, more than 13 countries put together
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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... Read More
Nigeria controls 70 % of cargo traffic of W/Central Africa, says Ports’ Council
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The Chairman, Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), Chief Kunle Folarin, says Nigeria controls 70 per cent of cargo traffic of West and Central Africa. ... Read More
British Council in partnership with YNaija.com has launched the West Africa Arts Exchange (WAArtsExchange), a community of the talented artists from West Africa and arts lovers across the world. It will serve as... Read More
Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged West African governments to work together to find common solutions to address challenges facing the sub-region. Saraki said this... Read More
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its priority is the Integration of West Africa sub-region to improve access to basic infrastructure, foster increased trade and... Read More
The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Wednesday said only 28 per cent of people living with HIV in West and Central Africa have... Read More
West Africa among largest contributors to irregular migration to Europe — ILO
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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) says West Africa is among the largest contributors to irregular migration into Europe and other western parts of the world.... Read More
UNN develops technology incubator to curb post-harvest losses, says VC
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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has developed a technological incubation centre which would be used to tackle post-harvest losses plaguing farmers across the country.... Read More
Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation for the benefit and development of both countries and that of the West African sub-region. Mr... Read More
West African troops have extended their military mission in Gambia by one year after entering the country in January to force out longtime ruler Yahya... Read More
The countries of West Africa’s Sahel region are requesting 50 million euros (56 million dollars) from the European Union to help set up a multinational... Read More
West African countries have detained seven Chinese ships for fishing illegally and the boats’ owners could be subject to millions of dollars in fines, environmental... Read More
The West African Gas Ltd (WAGL), a joint venture company of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Sahara Energy, has taken delivery of two... Read More
West African leaders on Friday said they would travel once again to The Gambia in a last-minute effort to convince election loser Yahya Jammeh to... Read More
Military forces of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) crossed from Senegal into Gambia, hours after President Adama Barrow was sworn into office,... Read More
President Jammeh of Gambia continues to dig into power, despite efforts by a team of West African Presidents to convince him to accept the result... Read More
Millions of West Africans to benefit from ban on toxic fuel imports-UN
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Five West African countries have agreed to stop importing toxic fuels from Europe in a move that can improve the health of more than 250... Read More
West African Light Welterweight Champion calls for more boxing championships
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Olaide Fijabi, the current West African Light Welterweight Champion after the just-concluded GOtv Boxing Night has called for more boxing championships to improve the sport... Read More
Two new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Guinea, almost three months after it celebrated the end of the outbreak. The cases were reported in... Read More
Lets have the ‘Oooohs’ and ‘Aaaah’s, also the drum rolls are in order as we present to you the Top 5 Best dressed celebrities at the... Read More
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