UNGA 76: Buhari seeks vigorous enforcement of Arms Trade Treaty
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in New York called for the world wide application of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to codify accountability in conventional […]
ECOWAS
Speaker says, ECOWAS keen on ensuring peaceful democratic process in Cape Verde, Gambia
Hon. Sidie Tunis, Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, has said that the regional body was keen on ensuring a peaceful democratic process in the Republic […]
ECOWAS restates commitment to fighting money laundering, terrorism financing
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) says it will continue to strengthen regional efforts against money laundering and terrorism financing. […]
Customs to deploy drones at Seme border — ACG
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it will soon deploy drones at Seme for effective patrol in checking smuggling activities in the border area. NCS […]
Nigeria determined to ensure prompt return of democratic rule to Guinea – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is determined to ensure a prompt return of democratic rule to Guinea after the recent military coup.According to him, […]
ECOWAS resorts to sanctions over Guinea, Mali coups
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday imposed sanctions against the junta in Guinea and those slowing Mali’s post-coup transition. The imposition […]
Upheavals in Guinea, Mali endangering democracy in W/Africa – ECOWAS court president
Justice Edward Asante, President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has warned that the recent political upheavals in Guinea and Mali portend grave danger […]
Guinea crisis: Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at ECOWAS meeting in Accra
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Thursday represent Nigeria at the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Governments on […]
Credible data key to tackling drug abuse – Marwa
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa says the use of credible data is essential in the fight against […]
Babandede bows out as Jere steps in as acting CG of Immigration Service
Top Management of the Service on Friday held a Valedictory Session in honour of the retiring Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede MFR at the […]
Kaduna And Electronic Voting: Lessons for Nigeria, By Reuben Abati
“We don’t believe in cheating or rigging elections but also we don’t want other parties to cheat us, and that was why we encouraged the […]
WAMELA condemns military coup in Guinea
By Chimezie Godfrey The West Africa Media Lawyers (WAMELA) has joined the rest of the world to condemn the military coup in Guinea. In a […]
ECOWAS, Nigeria condemn Guinea coup d’état
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Nigerian Government have strongly condemned the coup d’état that took place in the Republic of […]
Ex-Presidents Jonathan, Sirleaf meet over peace initiatives
Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan and former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, on Tuesday met on measures to further promote initiatives fostering peace and […]
Global food production system crumbles through unsustainable practices – ECOWASxpert
Mr Ernest Aubee, Head, Agriculture Division, ECOWAS Commission says that global food production system has broken down and the very base of agriculture is being […]
Jonathan congratulates Zambian President-elect, Hichilema
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the President-elect of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, on his victory at the just-concluded polls. Jonathan, in a statement issued on […]
ECOWAS Speaker lauds Ouattara,Gbagbo for reconciliation, peace pact
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament has commended President Alasssane Ouattara of Cote d’ Ivoire and former President Laurent Gbagbo for their reconciliation […]
ECOWAS Speaker laments non-compliance of Community Court’s rulings
Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis has expressed concerns over the non-compliance of the rulings of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice by Member […]
FAO, Ondo explore opportunities for transforming food systems
The Food and Agriculture OrganiSation of the United Nations (FAO) is partnering with the Ondo government to support the state with more initiatives to boost […]
NITDA to leverage on AfCTA to build digital market globally
As Nigeria moves swiftly towards diversifying her economy using technology, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has proposed partnership with Republic of Namibia in […]
Buhari congratulates Olusegun Awolowo as he leads ECOWAS TPOs
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Mr Olusegun Awolowo, on his election as President of National Trade Promotion Organizations […]
Nigeria, ECOWAS sign MOU on Early Warning Mechanism
Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism. Mr Laolu […]
ILO seeks support of media, NOA on elimination of child labour
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called on media practitioners and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to support its campaign on the total elimination of […]
Canada funds ECOWAS’ fight against insecurity – Envoy
Canada Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria, Nicolas Simard, says his country is making financial and technical contributions to curbing terrorism in the ECOWAS sub-region and […]
Pollination week: NGO laments use of toxic chemicals for crops
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), The Rural Environmental Empowerment (T.R.E.E.) initiative, on Friday lamented the use of toxic chemicals for crop production despite the ban on usage […]