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“The comprehensive zero-tariff treatment for African countries represents another major step by China to support Africa’s development and deepen China-Africa cooperation,” the ambassador said. China has announced a sweeping zero-tariff policy for exports from African countries, including Nigeria, in a move aimed at boosting trade, industrial growth and economic…
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has clarified that no official move has been made to change the host nation of this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following remarks by Deputy Minister Peace Mabe suggesting South Africa could step in for Morocco. Mabe made…
African music will take centre stage as some of the continent’s biggest stars converge on Los Angeles for this Year Grammy Awards, with Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Tyla all vying for the coveted Best African Music Performance trophy. The category has become one of the most hotly contested…
Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has been celebrated by the Federal Government for her record-breaking film, Behind the Scenes, which recently crossed ₦2.1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The milestone makes it the first Nollywood movie to surpass the ₦2 billion mark. In a statement shared on its X…
“Innoson is not just a Nigerian brand but a West African success story. Its innovation and resilience show the path for sustainable industrialisation in our region,” an ECOWAS official said. The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has visited the Innoson Vehicle…
“This conference is a call to action to confront the persistent challenges associated with Lassa fever by advancing research, diagnostics, and community-led solutions, while enhancing preparedness and response strategies against zoonotic diseases,” he said. Leading health experts, policymakers, and scientists from across the world will gather in Abidjan…
The three-day conference, taking place in Praia brought together policymakers, journalists, civil society actors, and development partners to discuss strategies for safeguarding information integrity. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional and international partnerships to combat the spread of misinformation and…
Lomé, the capital of Togo, is hosting a high-level two-day meeting on the monitoring and evaluation of the ECOWAS Regulation C/REG.21/12/17 on Roaming on Public Mobile Communications Networks. The session, which began on August 20, 2025, coincides with the 18th meeting of the Roaming Focal Points. The hybrid gathering brings…
A pan-African advocacy group, Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign, has urged African leaders to dismantle visa restrictions and open borders across the continent, insisting that a borderless Africa is achievable by 2030 rather than the African Union’s (AU) target year of 2063. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ghana…
Key regional figures and former leaders have gathered in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in a two-day high-level conference convened by the Amandla Institute in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission. The event, which began on serves as a…
