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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
