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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the use of robust criminal justice mechanisms to combat human trafficking in Nigeria and across the West African sub-region. …
ECOWAS urges tougher action on human trafficking Read More
In a bid to bid to tackle West Africa’s evolving security challenges, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies (ACSS) have strengthened …
ECOWAS, Africa Centre For Strategic Studies forge ties on peace, security Read MoreThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed a unified training policy for peace support operations, marking a major step towards operationalising its Standby Force in a bid …
ECOWAS adopts standby force training policy to boost regional peace, security Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is arguably the most successful economic community in the African continent. It has successfully fostered intra-regional trade, created a free trade …
Agenda for new ECOWAS chairman Read More
53 African nations including Burkina, Mali and Niger Republic will be hosted in Nigeria for the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit. The summit, which aims to encourage Africa-led solutions …
Nigeria to hosts 53 nations for Africa Defence Chiefs’ summit Read More
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Monday, advised the ECOWAS Court to be mindful of the unique legal contexts of member …
Consider peculiarities, legal contexts in your rulings, AGF tells ECOWAS Court Read MoreThere was a change of guard at the ECOWAS secretariat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu handing over the reins of leadership to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone. At …
Bio: New ECOWAS Chairman takes over, seeks unity, inclusive growth Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the slow pace of activating the ECOWAS Standby Force and urged West African leaders to move swiftly from concept to reality …
I’m concerned about slow pace of ECOWAS standby force – Tinubu Read More
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been elected as the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, who …
Breaking: Tinubu bows out as ECOWAS elects new chair Read More
Delegates from over 50 African countries will converge on Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, from Monday, June 23 to Friday 27, 2025, to address challenges affecting small businesses, particularly affordable …
Affordable financing, growth of small businesses top agenda as Nigeria hosts 4th AU MSME forum Read More
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has stated the need for stronger collaboration between West African governments and the private sector to boost regional competitiveness. Tuggar made the call …
Nigeria calls for private sector-led ECOWAS integration Read More
Kebbi state government has taken delivery of 3,000 50kg bags of sorghum and millet donated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to facilitate food security. The consignment …
Food security: ECOWAS donates 3,000 bags of grains to Kebbi Read More
As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), it is imperative to reflect on both our past achievements and the challenges that lie …
ECOWAS at 50: Celebrating regional integration Read More
During a high-level visit to the state-of-the-art 650,000 barrels-per-day facility, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, declared the refinery a beacon of hope for Africa’s …
Dangote Refinery symbolises hope for Africa – ECOWAS President Read More
Several airlines have canceled inbound flights to Liberia after a private jet carrying President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his entourage experienced a near-crash landing at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) …
President escapes death as plane crash land Read More
Nigeria’s former military leader, General Yakubu Gowon, Wednesday, said the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) came into being after a conversation he had with the late Togolese leader, General Gnassingbé Eyadema, …
At 50, ECOWAS has made significant progress – Gowon Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS …
Tinubu set to attend ECOWAS’ 5Oth anniversary, commission projects in Lagos Read More
A delegation of experts on mining and extractive industry from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday applauded Nigeria’s electronic Mining Cadastre Plus (eMC+) initiative, describing it …
ECOWAS mining experts applaud Nigeria’s mining initiative Read MoreIt was a celebration of mixed fortunes for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the regional bloc marked its golden jubilee on Tuesday, April 23, 2025. …
ECOWAS @50: A mixed blessing Read MoreSterling Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to channel $50 million in long-term funding to Nigerian businesses across high-impact sectors. …
ECOWAS, Sterling Bank to support small businesses with $50m Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador …
Tinubu hails ECOWAS, launches golden jubilee celebration Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states will meet in Ghana, Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the body. A statement …
ECOWAS meets in Ghana over exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Read More…It’s time to strengthen AfCFTA – Ndolo …Nigeria should have roundtable with U.S. – Obhiosa … We must rejuvenate our manufacturing sector – Ikot-Osin As the global trade war unleashed …
Experts suggest way out for Nigeria, Africa as Trump tariff war rages Read More
As ECOWAS celebrates 50 years anniversary, stakeholders have reinforced the call for its reform to ensure a coordinated and harmonised response, cooperation, amongst others. The Program Manager, CDD-Ghana and Network …
ECOWAS @ 50: Stakeholders call for reform, harmonised response Read More
A senior lawyer, Prof. Sebastine T. Hon, has criticized Benue state Governor Hyacinth Alia’s interpretation of the ECOWAS Transhumance Protocol. Governor Alia was reported to have said in a media …
Don slams Gov. Alia over interpretation of ECOWAS protocol Read More