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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…
In a renewed push to strengthen democratic governance across West Africa, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria have reaffirmed their joint commitment to the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD)—an initiative aimed at building inclusive, accountable, and resilient political institutions across the sub-region.…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has issued a passionate appeal to the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, urging him to urgently intervene in the deteriorating condition of its Secretariat located in Utako, Abuja. The call came as a major resolution during the Council’s second…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially flagged off the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, a critical federal road considered the lifeline of socio-economic activity across Northern Nigeria. Represented by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani at the groundbreaking ceremony held in Jere, Kagarko Local Government Area on Sunday, the President described…
The 8 Division, Nigerian Army Sokoto has concluded this year’s Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition with a vibrant closing ceremony capping four days of rigorous drills and a spirited military contest. The event which was marked by precision, endurance saw troops from brigade formations engage in a series of tactical…
In a resolute call for collaborative governance, the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has reaffirmed the importance of constructive engagement between the legislative and executive arms of government, describing it as the bedrock for peace, unity, and sustainable development in the state. Speaking…
In a transformative move to deepen economic inclusion and tackle poverty, the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) have inaugurated a Joint Committee to strengthen collaboration in enterprise development, skills training, and technology incubation nationwide. The inauguration, held at NBTI headquarters in Abuja,…
The Nigerian government has firmly rejected recent assertions made by the United States Embassy regarding religious persecution and security challenges in the country, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to protecting religious freedom and ensuring national security. In a press statement released Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by…
In a landmark move to bolster regional security, the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) has officially been handed over to national and regional authorities across West Africa. The handover, formalized at a high-level ceremony in Abuja, marks a new era of local ownership in the fight against organized crime…
The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) hosted a delegation from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) for a technical working mission on April 9-10, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. This visit is part of an ongoing partnership that began in 2022, aimed at enhancing gender equality and combating gender-based…
