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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Yemi Cardoso, has highlighted the transformative potential of the Nigeria-China Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement (BCSA), describing it as a strategic catalyst for trade efficiency and maritime sector revitalization. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Finance and Strategy, Mr. Anthony…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Tuesday arraigned Agudosi Christopher Okechukwu before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged non-declaration of foreign currency amounting to £8,020 (Eight Thousand and Twenty Pounds Sterling) and $704 (Seven Hundred and Four…
In a stirring display of patriotism and inter-sectoral solidarity, lawmakers, security chiefs, journalists, and civil society leaders gathered in Abuja for the 2025 Easter Cantata Concert organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The event served as a powerful platform for reinforcing unity, responsible journalism, and the…
The Federal Government has earmarked a substantial N120 billion to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria, signaling a renewed commitment to equipping the nation’s youth with practical skills tailored for the evolving industrial landscape. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba…
Leaders of West Africa will gather in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to officially kick off the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the region’s leading intergovernmental organization. The announcement was made in a statement by ECOWAS Principal Officer for Information and…
In a strategic move to bolster youth empowerment and reduce unemployment, over 50 young Nigerians have commenced intensive training in telecommunications technology, including operations, installation, maintenance, and equipment deployment. The pilot initiative, a collaboration between the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and civil society organization Grassroots Bridge Builders,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its unwavering support for Guinea’s ongoing transition back to democratic governance. Leading a technical delegation to Conakry, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, met with key Guinean authorities over a two-day mission on April 10…
The Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture of the ECOWAS Commission concluded a pivotal three-day strategic retreat from April 7 to 9, 2025, aimed at strengthening coordination, evaluating progress, and setting a renewed development agenda in alignment with ECOWAS Vision 2050. The retreat gathered the Commissioner for Economic Affairs and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has raised serious concerns over the management of local government funds by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, citing growing financial difficulties at the grassroots level. Speaking during a strategic meeting with party executives across state, zonal, and local levels at the…
The Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Mrs. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to solidify strategic plans for the regional bloc’s 50th anniversary celebration. The high-level meeting, held…
