Don urges ECOWAS to deploy AI technology in tackling terrorism

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By Mark Longyen A Professor of Cybersecurity and Computing, Uche Mbanaso, has called on ECOWAS to embrace and deploy Artificial Intelligence tools to tackle the sub-region’s multi-faceted security challenges like violent extremism and terrorism. Mbanaso stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme: “Harnessing ArtificialContinue Reading

ECOWAS Parliament must deploy AI tools for legislative efficiency — Expert

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By Mark Longyen Dr Christian Odo, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert, has said that the ECOWAS Parliament must deploy AI technology tools to enhance its legislative efficiency, transparency, as well as oversight functions. He stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme: “Harnessing Artificial IntelligenceContinue Reading

Tinubu seeks reform of global financial architecture to benefit Africa’s minerals

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By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has called for a complete overhaul of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral resources. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa. The News Agency ofContinue Reading

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger announce exit from ICC

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The military-led West African countries Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, denouncing it as “a tool of neocolonial repression.” The announcement, in a joint statement published on Monday, is the latest example of diplomatic upheaval in West Africa’s Sahel region following eightContinue Reading

EU, WHO counter Trump’s warnings on autism, pregnancy

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The European Union and British health agencies confirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, disputing a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump linking the popular pain medication to autism. The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that evidence of a link remained inconsistent and urged caution in drawing conclusions. TrumpContinue Reading

Ibrahima tasks ECOWAS lawmakers on leveraging AI for effective legislation

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By Mark Longyen The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Hajia Memounatou Ibrahima, has called on the regional parliamentarians to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for effective legislation and democratic governance in West Africa. She stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme, “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence forContinue Reading

U.S. reaffirms commitment to supporting Nigerian students seeking American education

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By Mark Longyen The U.S. Government has expressed its continued commitment to supporting young Nigerian students, innovators and change-makers, who are willing to study in America. U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, stated this at the 2025 EducationU.S. Nigeria Fair, with the theme: “Empowering Futures, Discover American Excellence inContinue Reading

Experts decry global inequality, urge Nigeria to embrace China’s GGI

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By Sarafina Christopher Experts have decried the existing inequality in the contemporary global system, the impunity of major powers, and urged Nigeria to instead embrace China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) to foster inclusive development. The international relations experts made the call during a one-day seminar on the GGI with theContinue Reading