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Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a nationwide seven-day warning strike, defying last-minute appeals by the Federal Government. The strike, which began at midnight on Tuesday, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, demanding…
As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the organisers—working in collaboration with the African Union—have announced the appointment of three new members to its prestigious International Jury. The move is part of efforts to further enhance fairness, regional representation, and diversity in the…
A group of stranded Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic (CAR), who had earlier issued a viral plea for help, have finally arrived safely at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui after days of harrowing travel and intervention. The rescue operation followed the circulation of a video in which the…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening diplomatic and people-to-people relations with the Republic of Ghana, with a focus on safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens living in the West African country. This assurance came from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is…
In a major step toward facilitating seamless regional trade, the ECOWAS Commission has concluded a five-day technical mission to Ghana aimed at deploying the SIGMAT system for improved goods transit between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The mission, which took place is part of broader ECOWAS transit reforms designed to strengthen…
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 Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 24-year-old Somtochukwu Nwafor for her alleged involvement in the murder and dismemberment of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area. The suspect, according to the police, was apprehended by members of the Umueri village after the victim’s mutilated…
