By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has called for the harmonisation of regional customs procedures, import regulations, taxation policies, and business registration requirements, to enhance West Africa’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) growth. The parliament made the appeal in a resolution following a weeklong delocalised meeting of its jointContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Stakeholders from Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have stressed the need to harness Diaspora expertise and capital to create stronger economic partnerships and deepen bilateral relations between both countries. The stakeholders spoke at a press conference organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Friday while announcingContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has honoured Canada-based Nigerian trade and investment expert, Kenneth Oguzie, with the National Diaspora Merit Award. The award recognises Oguzie’s contributions to leadership development and national development. NiDCOM Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, presented the award at the 4th NationalContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Federal Government has deployed 18 skilled professionals under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) to The Gambia as the programme marks 38 years of providing technical assistance to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. The Director-General of NTAC, Hon. Yusuf Yakub, said at a send-off ceremonyContinue Reading
Women’s political inclusion key to regional development- ECOWASContinue Reading
India’s exports of textiles and apparel, including handicraft products, rose to more than 33.5 billion dollars in the 2025-2026 financial year, reflecting sustained growth in the sector. This was reported on Thursday by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner, TV BRICS, citing the Parliament of India. The country’s textileContinue Reading
Two specialised surgery centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia. The centre will allow surgeons receive training in performing procedures using robotic surgical systems and endoscopic technologies. A report by TV BRICS, a partner of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says President Taye Atske-Selassie of Ethiopia said while attending theContinue Reading
The BRICS countries have adopted a joint declaration following a meeting in New Delhi, agreeing to expand cooperation in disaster risk reduction and the exchange of expertise. This was reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Government of India, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent attacks in South Africa while strengthening diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this on Tuesday after briefing President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa,Continue Reading
ECOWAS urges member states to enforce regional protocols on MSMEsContinue Reading
