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Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)

May 17, 2024

I can rely on Tinubu’s wisdom, experience, says Senegalese President Faye

“Your wisdom and your democratic values should be an asset to that vision, and my youth and determination can also be an asset,” said Mr Faye.

Sennegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Nigerian Presidency)
December 19, 2023

Ekiti allocates N2 billion for schools’ upgrade

Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye says N2 billion has been committed to upgrading schools across the 16 local government areas and 18 LCDAs in Ekiti.

Ekiti Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye
August 4, 2023

Coup: Customs announces closure of all borders with Niger Republic

Mr Adewale said the decision for the total blockage of the borders was to comply with ECOWAS’ directive to suspend the movement of cargo until further notice.

NCS’ acting controller general Bashir Adewale[ Credit; Contents101]
December 1, 2022

Lawmakers fault 2023 ECOWAS budget process

“But going forward, I think parliament has established that there is a need to do a detailed understanding of the budget.”

ECOWAS
November 10, 2022

ECOWAS tackling West Africa’s challenges well: Osinbajo

The vice president said that ECOWAS had been stepping up to the challenges of upholding democracy, ensuring peace, security and maintaining stability in the region.

July 4, 2022

Ex-president of Benin appointed ECOWAS mediator for Guinea

Thomas Yayi Boni would replace Ghanaian diplomat Mohamed Ibn Chambas, who stepped down as the ECOWAS mediator.

Former Beninese President Thomas Yayi Boni
November 8, 2021

ECOWAS bans Mali coup leaders, family members from traveling, freezes assets

The sanctions include asset freeze and travel bans on members of the transitional authority and certain members of their families.

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and Malian President Assimi Goita