By Maureen Okon The ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, will consider two draft regulations on Nov. 28, aimed at restricting the use of plastic products in the sub region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the parliamentarians will consider the two draft regulations meantContinue Reading
A 17-year-old schoolboy in Russia was sentenced to six-years in a prison camp on Thursday for attempted arson attacks against military facilities. The court in Saint Petersburg found him guilty of “attempted terrorism” for throwing Molotov cocktails at the buildings of two district defense offices a few months ago inContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon President Bola Tinubu has called for sustained and effective regional integration amongst the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu made the call on Wednesday at the 2nd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament 2023 in Abuja. Tinubu, who was represented by Deputy President of theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Some members of the ECOWAS Parliament on Wednesday called on the Heads of States of the regional body to end the sanctions on Niger Republic, imposed after a military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that nine members of theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU) has announced the awarding of postgraduate scholarships to more than 800 young Nigerians since 2014, marking a significant milestone and commitment to skills development and educational collaboration with Nigeria. In a statement released by Ms. Samuela Isopi, the EU’s Ambassador to Nigeria andContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Justice Edward Asante, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, said that in spite of the region’s current challenges, democracy remains the best form of government. Asante made this known during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 5th Legislature of the 2nd Ordinary SessionContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon All is set for the 2023 Second Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in Abuja as delegates from 15 member countries have arrived. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the session which begins on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, willContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo An NGO, Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), has linked the incessant conflicts between farmers and herders in Ghana to corruption and governance. Michael Okai said this while representing the group at the fifth Conference on Land Policy in Africa, holding in Addis Ababa, on Tuesday. HeContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher In a celebration of diplomatic ties, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria awarded scholarships to 52 primary school teachers and pupils of the China-Assisted Model Primary School in Nyanya, Abuja. This initiative, commemorating the “October 1st Award of China-Nigeria Friendship,” marks the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations betweenContinue Reading
A total of 31,000 suspects have been transferred from Myanmar to Chinese custody to date in a crackdown on telecom fraud originating from northern Myanmar and affecting Chinese citizens. The Ministry of Public Security made the announcement on Tuesday. Among the suspects were 63 alleged masterminds, organisers, or key members,Continue Reading
