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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has launched a high-level training and capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the legal framework for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) within the region. Organised through its Trade and Legal Affairs Directorates, the event kicked off on June 30, 2025,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS), in collaboration with the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA), has convened the 7th Regional Human Rights Consultation in Abuja. The conference, held from July 1–3, focuses…
As part of ongoing deliberations on the future of education and digital innovation in West Africa, members of the Joint Committee on Education, Science and Culture / Health / Telecommunications and Information Technology of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the Cheikh Hamidou Kane Digital University (UN-CHK) in Dakar on Thursday. The…
Seville, Spain – July 3, 2025: A high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by the President of the Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, is actively participating in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, taking place in Seville, Spain, from June 30…
The Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is set to host its inaugural International Diplomatic and Security Conference in Abuja, a landmark event aimed at addressing Nigeria’s foreign policy direction amid evolving global security challenges. Themed “Nigeria’s 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy…
Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, celebrating the East African nation’s journey of resilience, peace, and transformation. In an official statement, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed his congratulations to Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reiterated the country’s dedication to inclusive economic growth and strategic global partnerships at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, Spain. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister Tuggar outlined Nigeria’s national roadmap to boost financial…
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with Nigeria, revealing that bilateral trade between both countries reached \$13 billion in 2024. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., disclosed this during a reception held at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to commemorate the…
The ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming West Africa’s education sector through technology and innovation, declaring digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) as vital instruments for the region’s future prosperity. This stance was made clear during the meeting of the Joint Committee on Education, Science and Culture; Health;…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed the country’s dedication to financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and green financing at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Spain. Tuggar delivered a national statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, outlining strategic initiatives aimed…
