Tag: Ecowas
EU, ECOWAS: We’re worried over increased Boko Haram attack
The European Union, EU and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, have expressed worry over increased Boko Haram's…
Nigeria emerges Chair of ECOWAS Group at UN
Nigeria has emerged the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Group at the United Nations.
ECOWAS’ plan to ascend common currency by 2020 premature – Expert
An expert, Dr Mohammed Mouline has described as premature plan by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to…
Nigerian traders commend Buhari, ECOWAS others for reopening shops in Ghana
The Nigerian Union of Traders Association Ghana (NUTAG), has commended President Mohammadu Buhari-led government, ECOWAS, Ghanaian authority and others for…
ECOWAS pledges commitment to hitch-free Guinea Bissau election
ECOWAS says it is fully committed to ensuring hitch-free legislative elections in Guinea-Bissau in December.
2019: ECOWAS assures INEC of support
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its support, including…
Why Morocco is interested in joining ECOWAS – Spokesman
Mr Mustapha El Khalfi, the Spokesman for the Moroccan government and Parliament, says the country’s interest in joining ECOWAS stems…
ECOWAS updates Buhari on developments in Guinea-Bissau, others
President Muhammadu Buhari in his capacity as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday in…
Nigerian traders protest at ECOWAS over victimisation in Ghana
The National Association of Nigerian Traders have stormed the ECOWAS Secretariat in Abuja to protest alleged victimisation of their businesses…
China’s investment in West Africa excites Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, expressed the appreciation of ECOWAS Member States for China’s increasing investment in the sub-region with…
Germany to help ECOWAS in migration issues
Germany has expressed commitment to provide more support to ECOWAS in the area of migration, economic development, and health. The…
UNHCR, ECOWAS train staff to enhance humanitarian response
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Economic Commission of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has commenced a…
Gender disparity: ECOWAS advocates collaborative efforts
The ECOWAS Commission has called for collaborative efforts towards increasing women’s participation in politics and decision making processes.
Buhari tasked to take anti-corruption campaign to ECOWAS
Experts on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to take his anti-corruption effort across the African continent to sensitive the member…
Buhari elected new Chairman of ECOWAS
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
ECOWAS inaugurates regional electricity market
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday inaugurated its Regional Electricity Market to address power challenges and…
ECOWAS committed to 60% electricity access by 2020
ECOWAS says it is committed to enhancing access to electricity in the sub-region by 60 per cent in line with…
ECOWAS to inaugurate regional electricity market
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has concluded plans to inaugurate a regional electricity market to enhance cross-border…
ECOWAS to enhance sustainable electricity access
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to enhance sustainable electricity access through solar in 19 West…
Terror financing: ECOWAS to train more Nigerian Police personnel
The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in West Africa (GIABA) on Thursday announced its plans to…
NAPTIP to partner ECOWAS on human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has pledged to partner with ECOWAS to profile and…
Food Insecurity: ECOWAS pledges to take appropriate measures
The President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean Brou, has pledged to take appropriate measures to deal with situation of food…
ECOWAS promises to make self-sufficiency in rice a reality by 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says its rice offensive programme would make self-sufficiency in rice a reality…
ECOWAS identifies multiple check-points as impediment to trade integration
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Taskforce on Trade Liberalisation Scheme says multiple check-points is one of the…
ECOWAS concerned over court injunction on Sierra Leone run-off poll
The ECOWAS Commission has experienced concern over the interim injunction issued by a High Court on Saturday, restraining the National…
ECOWAS seeks partnership with Morocco to address migration, integration
The ECOWAS Parliament sought to enhance its relations with the Moroccan Government to address issues of migration, free trade and…
AU, UN, others closely following Sierra Leone’s elections
ECOWAS, the AU, the UN and the EU said they are following closely and with much interest the progress toward…
Lai Mohammed commends ECOWAS for supporting security of artefacts.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended ECOWAS for its support in enhancing the security of…
ECOWAS freeze assets of Guinea-Bissau politicians, businessmen amid political crisis
ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on 20 Guinea-Bissau politicians and businessmen, including travel bans and asset freezes, accusing them of undermining…
The Gambia: Buhari disappointed in ECOWAS role in removing Jammeh out of office
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment that leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had to use…