ECOWAS

In a move to ease the burden of high air travel costs across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a policy to abolish all …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region as political instability continues to intensify. The President of ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, …

A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Guinea-Bissau on Monday to engage the country’s coup leaders in mediation talks aimed at achieving the “complete …

The Federal Government has formally flagged off the introduction of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), as parts of efforts to combat cross-border crimes, false documentation and irregular migration …

Nigeria has urged West African countries to speed up the integration of regional capital markets to mobilise the large-scale investment needed for development. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Regional heads of state gathered to evaluate the bloc’s current state, which …

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has hinted at his upcoming exit from the Commission. He disclosed this on Thursday while speaking in Banjul, Gambia, …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that 47 million people in the region could face a food crisis between June and August 2025 if urgent measures …

Muhammad Garba Nigerian Defense Minister, Hon Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, called for more strategic Collaboration to tackle security challenges In the West African region. The minister made the call while speaking …

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared the case of alleged human rights violations brought by two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) inadmissible, …