Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, President, ECOWAS Court of Justice, and others, have commended the court’s officials, who are mandatorily retiring this year, for their impactful career and bequeathing indelible legacies. Gonçalves stated this at a ceremony organised by the court in…
Tension filled the air in Oriwu Estate, Lagos, on Wednesday, as a two-storey building under construction suddenly collapsed, trapping several individuals beneath the rubble. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, causing widespread panic among residents and bystanders.…
The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to introducing a single regional currency, the Eco, by 2027. This resolve was highlighted during the 11th ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting in Abuja, where financial leaders gathered to strategize…
By Sodiq Adelakun In a show of commitment to regional integration, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the ECOWAS…
By Matthew Denis The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate has disclosed that the federal government is committed towards fortifying the health security of the ECOWAS region through robust partnerships innovative strategies and an unwavering…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS becomes effective from Jan. 29th, the commission stated on Wednesday. The commission’s spokesperson, Joel Ahofodji, explained that it is in line…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia Media Limited, against the Federal Government. The applicant had in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/43/21, alleged that Nigeria’s broadcasting laws…
…Says cyberstalking provisions repressive, arbitrary …Seeks protection for Nigerian journalists, activists The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government and the 36 state governors at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja. The…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed support for Nigeria amid terrorism allegations from neighbouring Niger Republic. Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger, claimed that France is negotiating with terrorists in Nigeria to destabilise his country. Mohammed…
Nigeria has made its first full payment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) levy in 19 years, contributing N85.54 billion and $54 million for 2023 and part of 2024. Omar Touray, president of the ECOWAS Commission, made…
