Tag: west Africa
ECOWAS Launches Biometric Card to Facilitate Travel and Trade
The ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) aims to promote free movement and trade among member states, benefiting…
Nigeria Ranks Second in West Africa for Acute Pesticide Poisoning, Study Reveals
A recent study highlights severe pesticide poisoning risks for farmers in Nigeria, indicating urgent need for regulatory and…
Sierra Leone’s ex-President returns home from Nigeria, coup, treason charges dropped
Sierra Leone's ex-President returns home from Nigeria after coup attempt, treason charges dropped Ernest Bai Koroma was cleared…
New ECOWAS President Commits to Strengthening Regional Unity and AES Cooperation
Birame Diop, the new President of ECOWAS, has pledged to enhance cohesion within the community and strengthen ties…
Tinubu Calls on Religious Leaders to Act Against Extremism
President Bola Tinubu urges religious leaders to confront terrorism and misuse of faith during a message delivered at…
Nigeria Sends Troops to Support ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau
In a move to bolster regional peace efforts, Nigeria has deployed 86 personnel to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support…
West African Nations Endorse $27 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
ECOWAS has approved the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, designed to transport 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually, marking…
ECOWAS Announces New Appointments for 2026-2030
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially appointed new officials to key positions for the…
UN Warns of escalating Terrorist Threats in Nigeria and West Africa
The UN highlights the increasing sophistication of terrorist groups in Nigeria, now utilizing drones and cryptocurrencies to enhance…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching Ivory Coast, Cameroon,…
Deportation of West Africans via Ghana beyond court’s control – U.S. judge
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that she cannot stop the deportation of four West African men from…
Ghana confirms acceptance of U.S. deportees from West Africa
Ghana has formally confirmed that it will receive West African nationals deported from the United States, with the…