By Mark Longyen Experts from the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) say African countries lose about 89 billion dollars annually to illicit financial flows (IFF). Speaking during an interactive session with ECOWAS parliamentarians at the ongoing 2026 First Ordinary Session in Abuja, theyContinue Reading
European Union (EU) member states have agreed on new sanctions against Israeli settlers over violence targeting Palestinians, after a months-long deadlock, according to a top EU diplomat.Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon French President, Emmanuel Macron, says Africa is the world’s youngest and fastest-growing continent, stressing the need for greater investment to strengthen its sovereignty. Macron said this at the Africa Forward Summit holding in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 11 to May 12, with the theme: “Africa Forward: PartnershipsContinue Reading
By Prudence Arobani Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent global action to address rising geo-political tensions, arms proliferation and emerging security threats confronting the international community. Ibrahim made the call while welcoming participants of the United States Army War College during their visitContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon France is strengthening its partnership with Africa to boost the continent’s economy and advance business growth, Mr Jean-Noel Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, said. Barrot said this at the Africa Forward Inspire and Connect Business Summit holding from May 11 to May 12 inContinue Reading
Arrival By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday to participate in the Africa Forward Summit focused on investment and sustainable development across Africa. The President’s aircraft touched down at about 12:18 a.m. local time, according to a statement issued byContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has urged Nigerian citizens residing in the country to remain law-abiding and unite against division, xenophobia, and social instability. Chief Ike Anyene, NUSA Grand Patron, made the appeal at the official inauguration of the Springs Chapter of the union, a statementContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Dr Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says the commission has trained no fewer than 500 regional journalists in recent years. Touray announced this while delivering his routine Community Work Programme speech, an account of the commission’s activities, at the ongoingContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya Mr Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says the 10th EU-Nigeria Business Forum will boost investment and create job opportunities for Nigerians. The envoy made this known at the 2026 EU Day celebration which was held on Saturday, in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigeria has urged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to adopt innovative measures to address the multi-dimensional challenges confronting the sub-region. Nigeria’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, led by Sen. Jibrin Barau, Deputy President of the Senate, made the call in Nigeria’sContinue Reading
