The French Chargé d’affaires in Nigeria, Jean-Francois Hasperue, says his country supports the decision of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in February lifting sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. The French envoy stated this in an interview…
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) says, no fewer than 21,000 persons will benefit from the ECOWAS stabilisation funds for victims of flood disaster across six most affected states. Mr Abubakar Kende, the Secretary General of NRCS disclosed this on…
By Matthew Denis As part of proactive steps to combat disease outbreak within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria and Niger Republic commences surveillance meetings initiated by the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO). Data has indicated that…
By Esther Agbo The Nigerian National Bureau, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), celebrates her 42nd anniversary of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme highlighting its enhanced regional integration. Since its establishment on May 29,…
The Economic Community of West African States has embarked on a comprehensive resilience and human security assessment across its member states, with Nigeria being the first to undertake this critical evaluation. Co-funded by the European Union and the German Ministry…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it allocated 25 million dollars in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Prof. Fatou Sarr, ECOWAS Commissioner, Human Development and Social Affairs, disclosed this during a…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to consider electing its members directly through universal suffrage, instead of doing so through national parliaments. The President made this known at the inauguration of the…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Monday in Abuja dismissed a petition filed by Media Rights Agenda (MRA), an NGO, seeking to compel the Nigerian government to pay N10 million reparation each to the families of 11 deceased journalists. MRA…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need to maintain regional unity and security. Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission said this at…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to implement a regional 30 by 30 plan aimed at securing at least 30 per cent of the planet by 2030. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, disclosed…
