Rising unemployment in Nigeria undermines the nation’s UN Security Council bid – Experts warn
Policy experts at Nextier, a leading policy and research firm, have warned about the growing challenges facing Nigeria’s diplomatic influence ...
Tag: ECOWAS
Nigeriens demand more Nigerian goods in 2024 as exports jump by 77% amid diplomatic tension
Trade between Nigeria and Niger Republic rebounded strongly in 2024, with exports from Nigeria soaring by 77.12% to N82.38 billion, ...
AfDB, ECOWAS sign $12 million agreement to boost food security in West Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission have signed a $12 million ...
ECOWAS plans to launch eco currency by 2027, aiming for stronger regional integration
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps towards achieving a single regional currency by 2027, as ...
EBID, European Investment Bank sign €100 million partnership to support ECOWAS region
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €100 ...
Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from ECOWAS increases burden on Nigerian military – Chief of Air Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, has stated that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, ...
Ireland pledges stronger ties with Nigeria, supports ECOWAS on West Africa’s security challenges
Ireland has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in addressing security ...
Tinubu rejects proposal to split AU’s Political Affairs, Peace, and Security Department at 38th Summit
President Bola Tinubu opposed a proposal to divide the Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) into two separate ...
SERAP asks ECOWAS Court to ‘repeal’ Section 24 of Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the ECOWAS Court to order the Nigerian government to immediately repeal ...
ECOWAS refutes claims linking Nigeria to terrorism sponsorship
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed allegations suggesting that Nigeria and other member states are involved ...
