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The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, on Monday, July 7, 2025, chaired a high-level strategy meeting with the Steering Committee of the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The session, convened under the leadership of Hon. Commissioner…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched the Lomé phase of its ongoing Information and Awareness Campaign for Small-Scale Cross-Border Traders along the Abidjan–Lagos corridor. The campaign, now in its third edition, was unveiled on July 4, 2025, in Lomé, Togo. The launch ceremony was attended…
Nigeria and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation during the 10th Round of Political Consultations, held on at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. The high-level diplomatic engagement brought together senior officials from both countries, with the Nigerian delegation led by Ambassador Janet Olisa, OON,…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to convene a high-level Senior Officials Meeting from Tuesday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Abuja, as part of preparations for an upcoming Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue. According to a statement from the Delegation of the European…
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to hold a high-level Senior Officials Meeting, in Abuja. The engagement aims to strengthen bilateral ties and set the stage for the forthcoming Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting will be co-chaired…
After months of warnings, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has grounded more than 60 private jets operating within the country over allegations of unpaid import duties. THISDAY gathered that the clampdown began on Monday and extended into Tuesday across several major airports, including Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos,…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to elect a new president this week as incumbent Akinwumi Adesina prepares to step down after serving the maximum two five-year terms. The high-stakes election comes at a pivotal moment for Africa’s largest development finance institution. Candidates from South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, Chad,…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has officially inaugurated the construction of the permanent site for the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy, Alkaleri (BOGAA) — a landmark project set to enhance technical expertise and workforce capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. In a statement…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has pledged federal support for Bauchi’s new N6.7 billion Oil and Gas Academy project. Speaking at the groundbreaking in Alkaleri Local Government, Lokpobiri said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s economic growth agenda as oil drilling resumes at the…
The Nigerian naira has maintained relative stability in the foreign exchange (FX) market, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) dollar inflows fluctuate and external reserves trend downward. According to the latest data from the CBN, Nigeria’s gross external reserves fell by 8 per cent year-to-date, declining to $37.84…
