The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have strongly condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a “blatant attempt to disrupt the democratic process”. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the heads of the election observation mission from both organizations, alongside the West African Elders Forum, […]
The Head of Legal Department of the ECO Bank in the Northern Region, Ridwan Abdulwahab has been remanded at Kuje prison in Abuja following his arraignment on perjury and defamation of character. He was remanded on Thursday by Chief Magistrate Musa Sadiq where he was put on trial by the Inspector General of Police IGP […]
The ECOWAS Gender Development Center (EGDC), in partnership with the Ministry for the Promotion of Women, Children, and Vulnerable Persons of the Republic of Guinea, organised a four-day national training workshop on ECOWAS tools for the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment in workplaces and educational settings in Conakry. A […]
Nigeria exported 663 million metric tonnes of products to 11 ECOWAS member states in the first half of 2025, according to the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The figure represents a significant increase from the same period in 2024, highlighting the country’s growing role in regional trade. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja while presenting the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday received a high-level delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) in Abuja. The visit was part of a post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission. It focused on how Nigeria is implementing recommendations from the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) after the 2023 general elections. Leading […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed a Chief Negotiator to lead discussions with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger following their formal request to withdraw from the regional bloc, amid ongoing political tensions and regional security challenges. This decision was part of key resolutions reached at the 67th Ordinary […]
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In his acceptance speech at the ECOWAS Summit, Bio expressed deep gratitude and a solemn sense of responsibility, declaring that West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. “Thank […]
In a bold step towards deepening regional unity, Nigeria and the Republic of Benin on Saturday signed a historic bilateral integration agreement, signaling renewed commitment to meaningful cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The agreement was signed at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, under the watchful eyes […]
BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Yesterday, very important delegates converged in Lagos, Nigeria for Celebrations commemorating the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) @ 50. The Channels Television – one of Nigeria’s flagship electronic medium – reported that the dignitaries gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital for the celebrations a […]
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, participated in the ceremonial signing of a commemorative card to mark the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The symbolic event took place at the conference chamber of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) […]
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on Thursday commenced a landmark external court session in Lagos State. The court session reinforce its commitment to justice, regional integration, and the protection of human rights across West Africa. The opening ceremony, which drew dignitaries from across the region, underscored the court’s growing visibility and influence. In his […]
By Patrick Wemambu Members of the ECOWAS Parliament have appealed to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger (Sahel States) to rescind their decision to quit the subregional bloc, and return to its fold. Sen. Edwin Snowe, Chairman of the parliament’s Joint Committee Delocalised Meeting, made the plea at the closing ceremony of its five-day meeting in […]
Sterling Bank, has entered a strategic partnership with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to channel US$50 million in long-term funding to Nigerian businesses across high-impact sectors. The Senior Unsecured Facility further strengthens Sterling’s already robust Corporate and Investment Banking portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to powering the ambitions of businesses that are building […]
By Theresa Donatus Lady Helen Eno Obareki, the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, warmly received Ms. Beatrice Eyong, the United Nations Women Representative to Nigeria and the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), in a breakfast meeting ahead of the first anniversary of the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA). The occasion […]
By Samuel Luka, Bauchi The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has distributed relief materials including food and non-food items to over 1000 households who’s source of livelihood were devastated by flood disaster in 2024. The distribution of the relief items which took place in Bauchi Government House under the Grand Finale of the […]
The payment, amounting to ₦85 billion and $54 million, was made on Friday, December 13, 2024. This sum covers the 2023 levy in full, along with contributions for 2024 up to July. This move highlights the leadership and dedication of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration to fostering unity within the Economic Community of […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to strengthen their security cooperation inorder to enhance their defence capabilities against any security threat. The Minister made the call at the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence staff […]
…No violation of right to life, Court rules ..Awards fine of N2m each against FG in favour of the applicants BY ANDREW OROLUA The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice has found the Federal Republic of Nigeria guilty for violating the human rights of Obianuju Udeh and two others during […]
.Says ECOWAS needs security, stability to achieve potential .Re-elected ECOWAS chairman for the second time President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work towards the establishment and sustenance of a regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community. […]
To strengthen cooperation between African sub-regional institutions, officials from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) went on a 4-day learning mission to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. The learning mission, which was officially launched recently in Abuja, Nigeria, by the vice-president of the ECOWAS Commission, Damtien Tchintchibidja, was to share the […]