The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has said that it is working to establish a counter-terrorism force to tackle security threats within the sub-region. ECOWAS’ Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah made this statement at the opening of a three-day consultative meeting of the commandants of the three designated […]
ECOWAS deploys 40 observers to monitor Togo elections
The President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has deployed an Election Observation Mission of 40 observers to Togo to monitor the legislative and regional elections scheduled for 29 April 2024. A statement by the regional bloc on Sunday said the mission is in line with the provisions […]
Former ECOWAS Court VP berates EFCC chairman over press briefing on Yahaya Bello
Professor Nwoke Friday Chijioke, the former Vice President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has spoken out against the press conference conducted by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, particularly in relation to his discussion of Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on […]
Yoruba Nation: Akintoye, Igboho write Tinubu, seek exit from Nigeria
“Most of us, Yoruba, have no confidence in the ‘restructuring’ that some of our most respected Yoruba leaders, such as our fathers in our highly exalted Afenifere, are advocating,” the group said. The post Yoruba Nation: Akintoye, Igboho write Tinubu, seek exit from Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
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ECOWAS earmarks $25m in 2024 to combat terrorism in Nigeria, others
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has allocated 25 million dollars in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. ECOWAS Commissioner, Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sarr, made this disclosure during a news conference at the commission’s headquarters, on Friday in Abuja. Sarr said that four million […]
Four in 10 Nigerian children trapped in child labour – NBS
“Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour,” ILO Country Director Vanessa Phala said. The post Four in 10 Nigerian children trapped in child labour – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
ECOWAS Investment Forum 2024 opens discussion on ways to boost investment in Africa
According to experts at the forum, African countries need to do more to attract investment to improve energy development, create jobs for the youth through agriculture, renewable energy and also to bridge the infrastructure deficit. The post ECOWAS Investment Forum 2024 opens discussion on ways to boost investment in Africa appeared first on Premium Times […]
Unite to tackle economic, security challenges – Senator Bassey tasks ECOWAS member nations
Following the emerging security and economic threats in West African African nations, the member representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey has called on member nations of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to unite and tackle the menace. Bassey who is a member of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy […]
Deputy Senate President Barau becomes acting Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament
Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Jibrin Barau, emerged on Thursday as acting Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament. He emerged at the inaugural session of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, which took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. During the session, he was first […]