Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has called on West African leaders to use justice and equity in building a prosperous region for the coming generations. Justice Ariwoola said the call has become necessary given…

The Nigerian government has called on the international community to be more ambitious in its climate Change response. The government also appeal for an urgent global response to biodiversity crisis and more financial support to…

ECOWAS, in partnership with the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Ilorin, Kwara state, has conducted a one-week intensive training for 150 individuals under the age of 35 on fish and vegetable farming. The…

Organisers of the 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon have assured Nigerians that they will deliver a world-class race at the event billed for the Federal Capital Territory on December 16. READ ALSO: ECOWAS condemns violence in…

ECOWAS has given 78 million dollars as training grant to 150 farmers in Bauchi State and the FCT to boost food security in Nigeria. The beneficiaries are farmers of the Community Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (COMAFAS). Mrs…

Former Nigerian Leader, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, says he sees diplomacy as the solution to the current political crisis in the Republic of Niger. He made the remark during an interview with State House Correspondents soon after he…

African Union has suspended Niger Republic over a military coup that ousted the democratically elected President, Mohammed Bazoum. The continental body announced this in a communique issued on Tuesday. "The AU decides, in line with…

Chiefs of Defense Staff from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries will meet in Accra on Thursday and Friday, August 17 and 18 2023, to finalise plans for the deployment of Standby Force in Niger Republic. As a…

Leaders of ECOWAS have been asked to be cautious of the decision they take in resolving the military takeover in Niger. The call was contained in a statement by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and signed by its President, Joe Ajaero.…

The President, Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS), H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, as part of the implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Strategy of Youth employment in Agro Sylvo-Pastoral and Halieutic Sector, signed grant…