Sunday, July 19, 2026

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

November 7, 2024

ECOWAS developing regional strategies to address barriers to trade, says Touray

He said that some of the strategies included the regional trade and transport facilitation strategy.

Omar Alieu Touray
September 27, 2024

Shettima seeks urgent support for flood victims in Borno

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent assistance for victims of the devastating floods that ravaged Maiduguri in Borno.

Photo of a flooded community used to illustrate the story (Credit: PG)
August 10, 2024

MAN pledges support for indigenous wire manufacturer

“At the regional level, numerous protocols have been signed to support economic activities,” he said.

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
July 21, 2024

Tinubu highlights ECOWAS achievements, challenges at AU meeting

Mr Tinubu and Mr Guelleh agreed to continue to work together to advance bilateral interests

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
July 11, 2024

Nigerian government guilty of human right violations at October 2020 Lekki Toll Gate protest: ECOWAS

The ECOWAS court further found that military officers fired live rounds at protesters.

EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate
June 16, 2024

ECOWAS supports Nigeria with $2 million for humanitarian assistance

The funding was made available by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a statement on Sunday said.

ECOWAS leaders
June 4, 2024

Elumelu says ECOWAS working to create thriving startup ecosystem 

“Let us remember that startups are not just businesses,” said Mr Elumelu.

Banjul market
May 30, 2024

ECOWAS urges Nigeria, other member states to champion investment promotion

ECOWAS has called on member states to promote investment to engender sustainable development in the sub-region.

Lagos market
May 24, 2024

UN secretary-general says peace in Africa depends on continent’s leaders

Mr Guterres said unconstitutional changes of government have rocked the Sahel.

African military heads of state
May 22, 2024

Africa needs standby military force to deal with coup plotters: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu advocated empowering regional blocs to establish standby military forces “to help contain military adventurers.”

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Gabon military leaders