News as it breaks
In a strategic push to attract foreign investment and expand trade, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has unveiled a landmark Economic Diplomacy Dialogue in Abuja, positioning the private sector at the heart of Nigeria’s global economic engagement. NACCIMA National President, Dr. Jani Ibrahim,…
Guinea-Bissau has reinforced its national commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda by hosting a high-level capacity-building workshop led by the ECOWAS Commission. The event, held in Bissau, focused on equipping key national actors with tools to effectively monitor and report on WPS initiatives using a simplified version…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step towards improving public health and nutrition across the region by reviewing and validating revised standards for fortified foods. At a two-day meeting held in Praia, Cape Verde, on July 28–29, the ECOWAS Technical Committee for Standards Management…
Liberia’s 178th Independence Day celebration became a profound tribute to regional solidarity and peacebuilding, as the country honoured the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) for their pivotal roles during Liberia’s civil conflicts and post-war reconciliation. The historic ceremony, held in Monrovia, brought…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commemorated its 50th anniversary on 25 July 2025 with a high-level event at the United Nations headquarters in New York, spotlighting five decades of regional cooperation and aspirations for a more unified and prosperous West Africa. Held in the ECOSOC Chamber, the…
At least three people were confirmed dead and several others injured after a regional passenger train derailed in a wooded area near Riedlingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, southwestern Germany. The incident occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m. local time (1610 GMT), with about 100 passengers on board the ill-fated train, which was traveling from…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and supported by the World Bank-funded Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP), has organized a joint eTrade for Women Workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. The workshop aimed to promote women-led…
In a major move to curb fake news and restore trust in journalism, Nigerian editors under the umbrella of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have resolved to set up Fact-Check Desks across media organisations nationwide. The resolution was adopted during a one-day workshop in Lagos on Friday, organised by…
At least seven children have died and 26 others sustained injuries following the collapse of part of a roof and walls at a government-run school in western India’s Rajasthan state. According to Nand Kishore, a senior police officer speaking on Friday, rescue operations were swiftly launched after the incident occurred…
In a significant diplomatic move to reinforce regional stability and economic cooperation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Arab Republic of Egypt at its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The delegation, led by Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Badr…
