ECOWAS reaffirms commitment to promoting regional peace, security, growth, devt.

By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reassured community citizens of its unwavering commitment to the promotion of peace and security across the sub-region for unity and economic development. ECOWAS Peace Fund Manager, Mr Dieudonne Nikiema, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos at aContinue Reading

Historical injustices: Formal apology must precede restitution- Nwoko

By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says a formal apology must precede any form of restitution for historical injustices related to slavery and colonial exploitation. Nwoko, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. He, therefore, called on nations that participatedContinue Reading

Osinbajo leads ECOWAS election observation mission to Cote d’Ivoire

By Fortune Abang The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to lead its Election Observation Mission to the upcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. ECOWAS Secretariat announced this in statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. The electionContinue Reading

France deepens partnership with Nigeria on technology, others

By Adebola Adegoke and Dele Eniola France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Jean-Noël Barrot, says his country is deepening collaboration with Nigeria in technology, innovation, and the creative industries. Barrot said the partnership aims to drive sustainable development and cultural exchange across Africa. He disclosed this on FridayContinue Reading

Africa’s economic growth maintains momentum amidst global uncertainty – World Bank

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The World Bank says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa has maintained momentum amid heightened global policy uncertainty. The World Bank made this known in the October edition of Africa’s Pulse reports, biannual analysis of economic trends across Sub-Saharan Africa. It said that following a trough in 2023,Continue Reading

IMF hails Nigeria’s fiscal reforms, calls for smarter spending, stronger tax systems

By Nana Musa The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria’s fiscal reforms and urged the country to adopt smarter spending and stronger tax systems. The Division Chief, Fiscal Affairs Department IMF, Davide Furceri, made the statement during a news conference on fiscal monitor, in Washington on Wednesday, on theContinue Reading